Jordan Hale
Jordan Hale leads The Property AI's lettings coverage with a focus on UK rental legislation, agent compliance, and the day-to-day pressures facing letting agents. Articles bylined Jordan Hale combine current trade reporting with practical guidance for letting agents and inventory clerks.
Specialises in: Renters' Rights Act, EPC regulations, tenancy deposit schemes, agent licensing, Right to Rent compliance.
Articles by Jordan Hale
Survey: Most Owners Doubt Energy Efficiency Adds Property Value
A survey of over 2,000 homeowners found most do not believe energy efficient features increase property value, according to Nationwide.…
Shelter Supports Rent Control Campaign
Shelter has announced its support for a rent control campaign, according to Landlord Today. This follows comments from the charity's new hea…
Great Yarmouth Landlords Face Civil Penalties for Missing Licensing Deadline
Landlords in Great Yarmouth have one day left to register for the new Selective Licensing Scheme or risk civil penalties, according to Landl…
Government Says Section 21 Led to Thousands Becoming Homeless
The government claims Section 21 possession powers pushed thousands into homelessness, according to a statement linked to the repeal of the …
NRLA Issues Warning on Landlord Licence Renewal Dates
The National Residential Landlords Association has issued a warning for landlords to check their licence renewal dates, according to Landlor…
Salisbury Novichok House Sale Prompts Conveyancing Questions
The Salisbury house involved in the 2018 Novichok poisoning is for sale as a shared ownership property, raising conveyancing concerns among …
Second Home Numbers and Prices Fall in Key UK Hotspots
House prices and the number of second homes are both falling in many of England's key second-home areas, according to new data reported by T…
Lincolnshire Home Listing Removed After Nazi Memorabilia Shown in Virtual Tour
A Lincolnshire property listing was removed from major portals after a virtual tour revealed Nazi-era memorabilia inside the home, prompting…
TPFG Awards Major Share Incentives to Senior Executives
TPFG has granted significant share incentives to top executives, including CEO Gareth Samples, CFO Ben Dodds, and Executive Director Michell…
Nearly Half of Unsafe UK Buildings Still Await Cladding Remediation
New data shows 47% of UK residential buildings identified with unsafe cladding have not started or completed remediation work, nine years af…
Government Says Tribunal Rent System Shields Tenants from Arrears
The government claims tribunal-determined rents help protect tenants from arrears, following a Parliamentary question about landlord notific…
London Councils Not Tracking Evictions Linked to Temporary Accommodation Purchases
An investigation found 11 London councils do not record if tenants are evicted before buying properties for temporary accommodation.…
UK Housing Market Remains Resilient Amid Economic Uncertainty
UK house prices and rents have stayed resilient despite economic uncertainty, with increased property listings and falling mortgage rates of…
The Stow Brothers to Open New Islington Office This Summer
Independent agency The Stow Brothers will open a new Islington office on Upper Street this summer, expanding their presence in London with s…
Section 24 Judicial Review: Ten Years On from Axe the Tenant Tax Campaign
Nearly a decade after the Axe the Tenant Tax campaign challenged Section 24, the courts refused judicial review and the legislation remains …
Raising Rent May Release Guarantors Under New Tenancy Rules
Since the Renters’ Rights Act 2026, concerns have arisen that raising rent could release guarantors from tenancies, as all tenancies are now…
Landlords Face Rapid Regulatory Changes and Compliance Challenges
Landlords are reporting confusion amid rapid changes in the private rented sector, with new rules on pets, benefit claimants, and compliance…
Case Study Reveals True Earnings of £3.4m UK Property Portfolio
A Property118 case study examines the real cashflow and returns of a £3.4 million UK property portfolio, highlighting the impact of mortgage…
MPs Call for Tougher Regulation of Private Renting Sector
A committee of MPs has published a report calling for tougher regulation of private renting, according to Landlord Today.…
Committee Urges Higher Standards and Enforcement in Private Rented Sector
A government committee has called for incentives to improve standards and stronger enforcement in the private rented sector, urging faster c…
Rising Energy Costs Increase Demand for Homes with High EPC Ratings
Rising energy bills are making EPC ratings more important for buyers and tenants, with Rightmove data showing households in the lowest EPC-r…
Five English Homes Feature Kitchens Opening Directly to Gardens
Guardian Property highlights five homes in England with kitchens that open directly onto gardens, showcasing features relevant to letting ag…
Government Issues Warning on Right to Rent Discrimination
Landlords and letting agents must update Right to Rent procedures by 1 October or risk fines. New guidance stresses non-discrimination and c…
Bank of England Governor: Interest Rate Cut 'Off the Table'
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has stated that interest rate cuts are 'off the table', impacting expectations in the UK property mar…
Landlords See Rental Yield Decline in Most UK Regions in Q2
Most UK regions saw a drop in rental yields in Q2, despite an annual increase, according to Fleet Mortgages data reported by The Negotiator.…
Bristol Landlord Ordered to Repay £24,592 for Unlicensed HMO Failings
A Bristol landlord must repay £24,592 to four former tenants after a tribunal found he operated an unlicensed HMO and failed to address seri…
Art Division Marks 25 Years with Website Offer for Estate Agents
Art Division is celebrating 25 years in business by offering estate agents a 25% discount on new website projects and enhancements. The offe…
Emergency Prohibition Order Issued on Landlord’s Property
An emergency prohibition order has been served on a landlord’s property and Anita Sharma has been fined £4,000, according to Landlord Today.…
Lender Reduces Rates for Professional Landlords
A lender has introduced new lower rates for professional landlords, with rates now starting at 3.74%, according to Landlord Today.…
Annual Yields Remain Stable Despite Short-Term Fluctuations
Fleet Mortgages' latest analysis reports that annual buy to let yields have held up, despite some short-term dips.…
Landlord Receives £18,500 Fixed Penalty for HMO Licence Breach
A council has successfully enforced an £18,500 Fixed Penalty Notice against a landlord for operating without an HMO licence after failing to…
Aldermore Research: Most Recent Movers Pay More Rent Than Planned
Aldermore research finds nearly two thirds of renters who moved in the past year paid more rent than they intended. Many renters are surpris…
Guild Launches Video Series to Help Agents Build Business
The Guild of Property Professionals has released a six-part video series focused on business growth for agents, covering brand building, pit…
Property Stalker Launches White-Labelled Reports for Letting Agents
Property Stalker is launching two white-labelled report formats for UK letting agents, landlords, and property professionals, according to L…
London Rent Increases May Slow Due to Reform Law
A report suggests that recent sharp rises in London rents could ease following the introduction of a reform law, according to analysis from …
Generation Rent Criticises Letting Agents
Generation Rent has made an outspoken attack on letting agents, according to Letting Agent Today.…
Rent Levels Surge as Renters Rights Act Impacts Market
The latest Goodlord index shows a sharp rise in rent levels following the introduction of the Renters Rights Act, according to Letting Agent…
Rental Yields Rise Despite Political and Mortgage Market Uncertainty
Rental yields across England and Wales have increased year-on-year, despite political volatility and mortgage market challenges, according t…
Government States Renters’ Rights Act Brings Landlord Benefits
The government claims the Renters’ Rights Act offers benefits to landlords, despite confirming no new support for small landlords. The Act c…
Over 5,000 UK Residential Buildings Still Have Unsafe Cladding
Government data shows more than 5,000 UK residential buildings over 11 metres still have unsafe cladding, with remediation expected to cost …
Scottish Housebuilding Hits Decade Low, Official Figures Show
Scottish government figures show housebuilding completions and starts have fallen to their lowest levels in a decade, with completions down …
Landlord Template Sites Still Quoting Incorrect Pet Request Deadline
Some landlord template sites continue to cite the wrong deadline for responding to tenant pet requests, despite the correct 28-day period be…
Landlords in Wales Risk Fines for Missing Rent Smart Wales Licence Renewals
Landlords in Wales could face fines of up to £5,000 if they miss Rent Smart Wales licence renewals, according to Property118.…
UK Housing Market Slows as Buyer Demand Drops, Says Report
A new report highlights a slowdown in the UK housing market, with sales falling and mortgage rates rising amid ongoing political uncertainty…
Vagrancy Act 1824 Repealed in England and Wales
The government has announced the repeal of the Vagrancy Act 1824, which made rough sleeping and begging a criminal offence in England and Wa…
Directory of Key Build To Rent Players Launched
A new directory listing 5,000 Build To Rent contacts has been launched, according to Letting Agent Today.…
Council Issues Fixed Penalty Warning Over HMO Waste Management
A council is taking action on waste issues at four HMOs, warning landlords to comply with Section 46 Notices or face fixed penalties.…
Build To Rent Rents 12.3% Higher Than Mainstream in 2025
Data shows Build To Rent properties achieved a 12.3% rental premium over mainstream rentals in 2025, according to Landlord Today.…
New Free Portal Launched for Landlords to List Rental Properties
A new property portal, Find My Move, has launched offering landlords free listings for rental properties, according to Landlord Today.…
Zoopla Reports Low and Slowing UK House Price Growth
Zoopla's latest market analysis shows that UK house price growth is currently low and continuing to slow, according to Landlord Today.…