NRLA: BTR delivers 61% of homes in eight regeneration areas
NRLA Living and Bidwells say Build to Rent delivered an average 61 percent of new homes across eight regeneration areas in research released on 17 September. The post NRLA: BTR delivers 61% of homes in...
View ArticleModa launches fee-free BTL fixes from 4.19%
ModaMortgages has launched fee-free two- and five-year buy-to-let fixes from 4.19 percent, with HMO and MUFB rates from 4.29 percent. The post Moda launches fee-free BTL fixes from 4.19% appeared first...
View ArticleLendlord: 79% of sampled landlords use rolling tenancies
Lendlord data from 5,235 landlords finds 79 percent use rolling tenancies only, while a separate survey found about 90 percent had not asked a solicitor to review their latest agreement. The post...
View ArticleBank of England holds 3.75% as three MPC members seek rise
Bank of England keeps Bank Rate at 3.75% after a 6-3 vote, while three MPC members backed an increase as energy costs lift the inflation outlook. The post Bank of England holds 3.75% as three MPC...
View ArticleZurich: cannabis farm claims cost landlords £9.4m
Zurich UK has investigated 17 cannabis farm claims worth £9.4m since January 2022, warning landlords about costly damage and long repairs. The post Zurich: cannabis farm claims cost landlords £9.4m...
View ArticleTwenty7tec: BTL purchase searches fall 22% in August
Twenty7tec recorded a 22 percent annual fall in buy-to-let purchase searches in August, while landlord remortgage searches dropped 8 percent. The post Twenty7tec: BTL purchase searches fall 22% in...
View ArticleGovernment updates HHSRS guide for England landlords
Government updated its HHSRS landlord guide on 16 September, clarifying the 21-hazard framework used by councils in England. The post Government updates HHSRS guide for England landlords appeared first...
View ArticleLloyds Living agrees 182-home rental deal
Lloyds Living has agreed 182 private rental homes across three East Midlands developments, with family houses making up most of the new stock. The post Lloyds Living agrees 182-home rental deal...
View ArticleONS: Rents rise 3.8% as house prices grow 1.4%
ONS says UK private rents rose 3.8% to £1,400 in August while average house prices rose 1.4% to £273,000 in July. The post ONS: Rents rise 3.8% as house prices grow 1.4% appeared first on Landlord...
View ArticleMHCLG: fixed-wiring fires hit 16-year high
MHCLG data shows fixed-wiring fires reached 2,575 in England in the year to March 2026, putting EICR checks back in focus for landlords. The post MHCLG: fixed-wiring fires hit 16-year high appeared...
View ArticleEIG: tenanted auction sales hit 10.2% in H1
EIG reports tenanted homes made up 10.2 percent of H1 auction sales, down from 13.3 percent in H1 2024 and close to 2025's 9.9 percent. The post EIG: tenanted auction sales hit 10.2% in H1 appeared...
View ArticleNorth Tyneside consults on HMO planning rule for 2027
North Tyneside Council proposes Article 4 controls from 6 August 2027, meaning small HMO conversions in eight wards would need planning permission. The post North Tyneside consults on HMO planning rule...
View ArticleLand Registry: London holds 43% of overseas company titles
HM Land Registry data shows 39,172 titles held by overseas companies are in Greater London, accounting for 43 percent of the England and Wales total. The post Land Registry: London holds 43% of...
View ArticleLettie: 73.7% of hot-water reports arrive out of hours
Lettie says 73.7 percent of hot-water disruption reports were first raised outside standard hours in its summer maintenance sample. The post Lettie: 73.7% of hot-water reports arrive out of hours...
View ArticleBank of England flags softer housing market before rate vote
Bank of England agents report further softening in residential property markets, with transactions down and sales taking longer before Thursday's rate decision. The post Bank of England flags softer...
View ArticleRedwood Bank: East Midlands local landlord investment rises 15.1%
Redwood Bank finds local landlord investment rose 15.1 percent in the East Midlands between 2021 and 2026, as investors prioritise local knowledge. The post Redwood Bank: East Midlands local landlord...
View ArticleHamptons reveals new-let rents rise 2.4% as North tops £1,000
Hamptons reports average GB new-let rents reached £1,419 in August, up 2.4 percent year on year as the North moved past £1,000. The post Hamptons reveals new-let rents rise 2.4% as North tops £1,000...
View ArticlePropertymark challenges landlord fine uplifts in Bath and Gosport
Propertymark's 14 September response challenges proposed landlord-fine uplifts in Bath and Gosport, warning that portfolio size alone should not increase a penalty. The post Propertymark challenges...
View ArticleScottish Government sets 6 October damp rules for landlords
Scottish Government guidance sets 6 October damp and mould deadlines, giving private landlords 10 working days to investigate and five to begin repairs. The post Scottish Government sets 6 October damp...
View ArticleHamptons: BTL company formations fall 8% by August
Hamptons finds 41,483 buy-to-let companies were formed in the first eight months of 2026, down 8 percent year on year. The post Hamptons: BTL company formations fall 8% by August appeared first on...
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