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
Warning Issued Over 'Friday Afternoon Fraud' Targeting UK Property Transactions
UK homebuyers and renters are being warned about 'Friday afternoon fraud', a scam involving fake emails that can lead to significant financi…
HMRC to Inspect High Value Rental Properties from 2028
HMRC tax inspectors will visit high value rental properties, with the tax taking effect in 2028, according to Landlord Today.…
HMRC Updates 20-Hour Guidance on Landlord Incorporation Relief
HMRC has clarified its guidance on the 20-hour test for landlord Incorporation Relief, confirming that spending fewer than 20 hours a week o…
Landlords Face £9.87bn EPC Upgrade Bill as Royals Highlight Scale
King Charles and Prince William may face a £10m EPC upgrade bill, but the UK government expects private landlords to spend £9.87bn to meet p…
HMRC Issues New Claim Rules for Landlord Incorporation Relief
HMRC has published new guidance for landlords on claiming Section 162 Incorporation Relief for property business transfers from 6 April 2026…
Landlord Couple May Lose Access to Capital After Incorporation Advice Change
A landlord couple may be unable to access their accumulated capital after following later professional advice during the incorporation of th…
Landlords Warned of Potential Tax Bills After Incorporation Advice
Landlords who transferred property businesses into companies and repaid mortgages with new company loans may face unexpected Capital Gains T…
How Letting Agents Can Turn Website Traffic into Landlord Enquiries
A report highlights that high website traffic does not guarantee landlord enquiries for letting agents. Effective strategies focus on target…
Research Warns Landlords of Major Property Value Losses from Poor Maintenance
Landlords could see up to £59,000 wiped off property values due to poor maintenance, according to new research by Rushbrook reported by The …
Propertymark Adds Free Material Information Reports via Propalt Partnership
Propertymark members can now access free basic material information reports through Propalt, following a new integration with the Propertyma…
Burnley Council Proposes Borough-Wide HMO Planning Restrictions
Burnley Council is considering extending Article 4 planning controls for HMOs to six more wards, potentially covering the entire borough. A …
Tyne and Wear Sees Largest Annual Rise in Rental Stock Across England
Tyne and Wear has recorded the fastest annual growth in rental property listings in England, according to research by Propoly. Other regions…
CVC Makes Majority Investment in Online Lettings Platform OpenRent
CVC has made a majority investment in OpenRent, with the platform's founders remaining significant shareholders and in charge.…
Airbnb Agrees Data-Sharing Deal with Councils on Short-Lets
Airbnb has agreed to share data with local authorities to help identify illegal short-letting of council homes, according to Letting Agent T…
Purpose-Built Flats See High Rate of Fire False Alarms
Data shows over 150 emergency call outs to purpose-built flats daily due to fire false alarms, according to Letting Agent Today.…
Data Suggests Healthy Buy-to-Let Sector, Says Paragon Bank
Paragon Bank data indicates that arrears, yields, and profits point to a healthy buy-to-let sector, according to Letting Agent Today.…
Lettings Agency Fined Over Overdue Electrical Safety Work
A lettings agency was fined after failing to address 21 electrical safety defects at a rental property within the required timeframe, accord…
Court Upholds Fine for Landlord Over Electrical Safety Failings
A court has upheld a £7,500 fine issued by West Suffolk council to Forthbrook Ltd for failing to address 21 electrical safety defects within…
Landlords Warned Over Risks from Rogue Commercial Tenants
Landlords are being urged to check tenants and act on concerns after investigations into illegal tobacco sales in Oxfordshire shops.…
Bolton Council Introduces £1,211 HMO Licence Fee for Landlords
Bolton Council is launching a new HMO licensing scheme, requiring landlords to pay £1,211 per property, according to Landlord Today.…
OpenRent Majority Stake Acquired by Global Private Equity Firm
OpenRent has received a majority investment from CVC, with its founders staying as significant shareholders and remaining in charge.…
Draft Bill Proposes £250 Cap on Most Long Residential Ground Rents
A draft bill proposes capping most existing long residential ground rents at £250 per year, with a reduction to a peppercorn after 40 years.…
Government Declines to Set Target for Affordable Homes
The government has stated it will not set a specific target for affordable homes, but says it remains committed to increasing social and aff…
Bolton HMO Licensing Fee May Lead to Higher Rents for Tenants
Bolton Council has acknowledged that a new HMO licensing scheme could result in landlords passing the cost on to tenants through increased r…
Rent arrears fall to record low, Paragon Bank data shows
Landlord confidence is rising as new data shows rent arrears have dropped to a record low, with 26% of landlords reporting arrears in the pa…
Bristol Council Introduces Civil Penalties of Up to £35,000 for Landlords
Bristol City Council has announced a new civil penalty policy for private landlords, with fines reaching up to £35,000 for housing offences.…
Lewisham Council Launches Taskforce to Tackle Rogue Landlords
Lewisham Council has launched a new taskforce to target rogue landlords, using data and inspections to enforce standards in the private rent…
Report Raises Question Over Shelter Advice on Section 8 Evictions
A report highlights claims that Shelter advised tenants on responding to Section 8 rent arrears evictions. The discussion emerged from a lan…
Renters’ Rights Act May Reduce Tenant Options, Says Report
Landlords may introduce tougher tenant checks as the Renters’ Rights Act restricts advance rent payments, according to Property118.…
London Lettings See Rise in Both Demand and Supply
Foxtons’ Lettings Market Index for April reports a year-on-year increase in new London rental listings and rising tenant demand, despite a m…
ONS Reports 3.5% Annual Rise in UK Rents as House Prices Stall
ONS data shows UK private rents rose 3.5% annually in April, with average rent at £1,381. Rent increases were recorded across all four UK na…
Leasehold vs Commonhold: Direct Comparison Highlights Low Uptake
A Property118 report compares leasehold and commonhold, noting that only 20 commonhold buildings exist in England and Wales and highlighting…
Foxtons Reports Stronger London Lettings Market Ahead of Renters Rights Act
Foxtons reports that London lettings supply is ahead of last year, with stable rents and balanced market conditions ahead of the Renters Rig…
New Guide Published on Renters Rights Act Enforcement for Agents
A guide has been published outlining new investigatory powers for councils under the Renters Rights Act 2025, including entry to letting age…
Agency Acquisition Grows Lettings Book to Nearly 10,000 Units
A recent acquisition has expanded an agency's lettings book to nearly 10,000 units, according to Letting Agent Today.…
Erik Holmgren Joins Maskells as Director in Prime Central London
Maskells has appointed Erik Holmgren as director, following his experience at Beauchamp Estates and Chestertons in the prime London lettings…
NRLA Takes Responsibility for The Lettings Industry Council
The National Residential Landlords Association is to take responsibility for The Lettings Industry Council, aiming to present a united voice…
Study Finds Renters Rights Act Driving Professionalism in PRS
A new study claims the Renters Rights Act is making the private rental sector more operationally disciplined, with landlords adopting cleare…
Landlord Banned for Five Years After Overcrowding Offences in Wembley
A landlord has received a five-year ban after Brent council found over 18 people living in a property licensed for seven, with serious safet…
Property Management Firm Claims Cost Savings for Landlords
Rushbrook & Rathbone claims property management services could save landlords money, citing analysis of management fees versus compliance ri…
One-to-one Sessions Offered for Landlords to Pay Licensing Fee
Landlords can book 30-minute one-to-one sessions to pay their licensing fee, according to Landlord Today.…
Flat Prices Fall Sharply, London Most Affected
Flat prices have dropped, with London experiencing the most significant decline. Other property types are still seeing positive growth.…
Goodlord Names Reposit as Exclusive Deposit Replacement Partner
Goodlord has selected Reposit as its exclusive deposit replacement partner, offering landlords up to 60% more cover and tenants a more affor…
Letting Agents Urged to Strengthen Deposit Evidence Amid Regulatory Changes
Letting agents are being advised to improve evidence and record-keeping for deposit disputes as the Renters’ Rights Act brings changes to th…
Self-employed estate agents outperform traditional agents, says TwentyEA
Self-employed estate agents are outperforming traditional agents on key sales metrics, according to new data from TwentyEA. However, they st…
UK Inflation Falls Sharply, Prompting Rate Cut Speculation
UK inflation dropped to 2.8% in April, raising expectations of a potential Bank of England rate cut. Mortgage lenders have responded by redu…
NRLA and The Lettings Industry Council Announce New Partnership
The NRLA and The Lettings Industry Council have announced a new partnership to present a united voice for landlords and letting agents, foll…
Prime Minister and Tenant Groups Mark Renters’ Rights Act
The Prime Minister and tenant groups gathered at Downing Street to celebrate the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force, highlighting new pro…
Property118 Raises Question of Over-Exposure in Property Investment
Property118 discusses whether landlords may be over-exposed to property investment. The article reflects on the motivations and strategies o…
Court Date Set for £1.5bn Rightmove Legal Action Over Agent Fees
A court hearing on a £1.5bn legal action against Rightmove, alleging excessive fees charged to estate agents, is set for 2nd and 3rd Novembe…