UK landlords exit rental sector amid regulatory pressures
The UK’s private rental sector is experiencing a significant contraction as buy-to-let landlords increasingly exit the market, driven by accumulating regulatory burdens and deteriorating financial returns. The trend, which has…
Over 250,000 former rental homes listed for sale in a year
An estimated 254,000 former buy-to-let properties were listed for sale across Great Britain in the 12 months to March 2025, according to analysis from Savills. This equates to approximately 697…
South West conveyancing firm enters administration
BLB Solicitors, a conveyancing firm operating six offices across the South West, entered administration on 30 April 2026 after a planned sale of the business collapsed at short notice. The…
North American buyers reach record share of UK market
Buyers from the United States and Canada now represent 19% of all overseas-based applicants seeking to purchase property in Britain, marking a record high for North American interest in the…
Letting agents face increased tenant swaps under new Act
Letting agents should prepare for a rise in mid-tenancy tenant swaps as the Renters’ Rights Act shifts the rental market towards periodic tenancies, according to deposit protection scheme Mydeposits. The…
Reed accuses Green Party of blocking housing development
Housing Secretary Steve Reed has criticised the Green Party for opposing housing developments whilst campaigning on the scale of the housing crisis, in comments made ahead of May’s local elections.…
Reform MPs propose licensing regime for HMO landlords
Reform UK MPs have called for the introduction of mandatory licensing and training requirements for landlords and agents managing houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), citing concerns over property management standards…
Landlord body sets three tests for Renters’ Rights Act
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has outlined three key measures to assess the success of the Renters’ Rights Act, as major provisions of the legislation came into force this…
Property franchise group acquires stake in surveying firm
The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) has acquired a 25% stake in Meridian HoldCo for £2.5 million, extending its involvement in the mortgage process to include valuation and surveying services. Meridian…
UK property transactions drop 41% following stamp duty changes
UK property transactions fell 41% in March 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, according to figures released by HMRC, reflecting the market’s return to normal levels following last…