Tenancy disputes already rising by 6% per year
Tenancy disputes across England & Wales are increasing by an average of 6% annually, research from LegalforLandlords has revealed. Tenancy disputes can be costly for landlords and agents. Over a…
Propertymark issues housing reform demands for Scotland and Wales
Property industry body Propertymark has published housing manifestos ahead of the 2026 Scottish and Welsh Parliament elections, calling for reforms to address what it describes as significant housing market challenges…
UK city property prices show diverging growth patterns
Property price growth is slowing across UK cities, with an increasing number of locations experiencing stagnation or decline, according to analysis of 30 major urban centres. Data from the Land…
UK landlords plan minimal property inspections under new law
Nearly half of UK landlords intend to inspect their rental properties no more than once annually following the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act in May, according to survey data…
Nottingham letting agents manage 35 properties per branch
Letting agents in Nottingham manage an average of 35 rental properties per branch, the highest workload among Britain’s major cities, according to new data from Propoly. The research analysed rental…
One million homes in England left empty
One home in 25 across England sit empty, which equates to over a million. Elliot Vure, sales director at Together, highlighted the issue as part of National Empty Homes Week,…
Rents nearing £1,000 per month in Northern Ireland
The annual cost of renting in Northern Ireland is now nearing £1,000 per month due to strong demand and limited supply. Typical rents stand at £995 after rising by 6%…
Proposed tribunal fees may deter rent increase challenges
The government’s proposal to introduce fees for accessing rent tribunals has prompted concerns from housing organisations that the charges could discourage tenants from challenging rent increases and create an alternative…
Southampton landlords exit market ahead of new legislation
Landlords in Southampton are increasingly withdrawing from the rental market and issuing no-fault evictions ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force on 1st May, according to statements made…
Edinburgh letting agent ranks 34th in UK business awards
Edinburgh-based property management firm Clan Gordon has been placed 34th in the 2026 Elite Business 100, a ranking of high-performing UK small and medium-sized enterprises. This marks the second consecutive…