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Landlord Seeks Advice on Informal Tenancy and Delaying Formal Notice
A landlord has asked Property118 for advice on an informal tenancy in England, questioning whether they can safely wait before serving formal notice on occupants who moved in during February 2026.
Rents Tipped to Rise as Tenant Demand Grows – RICS
RICS' September survey found a net balance of +23% of respondents reporting increased tenant demand, with surveyors expecting rents to rise over the next three months.
Nearly Half of Agency Enquiries Arrive Out of Hours, Says LightWork
LightWork AI data shows 43% of estate and letting agency enquiries arrived outside normal working hours in July to September 2026, with emails and portal enquiries leading the trend.
Housing Market Stagnating – and Perhaps Worse to Come
Landlord Today reports the housing market is stagnating, with higher interest rates starting to weigh it down and the possibility of worse to come.
Flats Crisis: Many Sell at a Loss as 40% in London Go Under
Landlord Today reports a flats crisis, with many selling at a loss and as many as 40% in London doing so.
Room Rents Soar as Stock Dwindles, SpareRoom Data Shows
Letting Agent Today reports that room rents are soaring as available stock dwindles, based on data from SpareRoom.
Warning: Many Making Tax Digital Software Packages Cannot File Returns
LetCompliance has analysed available Making Tax Digital software packages and warns that many cannot file returns, according to Letting Agent Today.
Propertymark to press government over mandatory qualifications
Propertymark says it will engage with government over plans for mandatory regulation of agents, after welcoming Labour's proposals for licensing and qualifications.
Making Tax Digital: Call for More Guidance for Landlords
A finance service says landlords need more guidance as Making Tax Digital for Income Tax expands, with over one million sole traders and landlords told they have six months to get ready.
Manchester Launches New Push for Landlord Compliance
A new move to make landlords more compliant is being introduced in Manchester, following research for the TDS Charitable Foundation.
Agency Issues Grim Warning on AI in Private Rental Sector
A letting agency has issued a grim warning about AI in the private rental sector, according to Landlord Today. The agency specialises in buying small firms and injecting tech and AI.
Student Landlords Urged to Prepare for 2027 Letting Changes
Student landlords and letting agents are being urged to prepare for the practical impact of the Renters' Rights Act before committing to their 2027 lettings. A conference in London on 21st October will examine key decisions facing the student sector.