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
UK Property Transaction Taxes Now Diverge Across England, Wales, and Scotland
Property transaction taxes now differ significantly across England, Wales, and Scotland, affecting landlords and investors with portfolios i…
Home Sales Fell Across All UK Regions in June, Reports Show
UK home sales fell in every region in June, with transaction levels below last year's peak but still ahead of 2023, according to multiple pr…
Barclays Report Highlights Deepening Affordability Crisis for UK Renters
Barclays research finds UK renters continue to face affordability challenges, with deposits and high property prices blocking home ownership…
Brexit Linked to Sharp Regional Divide in UK House Prices
New research shows a significant regional divide in UK house price growth since the Brexit referendum, with some affordable markets outperfo…
Landlords and Agents Face New Data Protection Obligations
Landlords and letting agents are being urged to comply with new data protection requirements under the Data (Use and Access) Act, including …
Scotland’s Annual Rent Growth Drops to Lowest Level in a Decade
Scotland's annual rent growth has slowed to 1%, the lowest rate in ten years, with average private rents reaching £1,009 per month.…
AI Property Search Platform nHabit Launches to Target Renters
A new AI-powered property platform, nHabit, has launched to help renters find homes and increase landlord exposure beyond postcode searches.…
Tenants Donate £500,000 to Centrepoint via mydeposits Scheme
Tenants using mydeposits' custodial scheme have donated £500,000 to Centrepoint by opting to give interest from their deposits at tenancy en…
Rents Stabilise Following End of Rent Control Experiment
Rents have stabilised after the conclusion of a rent control experiment, according to Letting Agent Today.…
Government Plans Custodial-Only Deposit Protection for Tenancies
The government wants all tenancy deposits to be protected via custodial arrangements, according to Letting Agent Today.…
Agent Marks 30 Years Since Starting as Lettings Negotiator
A lettings agent is celebrating 30 years since joining the industry as a negotiator, according to Letting Agent Today.…
Lewes Council to Consult Letting Agents on Rental Enforcement
Lewes district council plans to engage with letting agents as it strengthens enforcement in the private rented sector.…
Labour MP Links Private Rents to Rising Welfare Budget
A Labour MP has said private landlords’ rent levels are partly responsible for the size of the UK welfare budget, according to Landlord Toda…
Council Moves to Deter Future HMOs with Article 4 Direction
A council has secured an Article 4 Direction to deter future HMOs, according to Landlord Today.…
Quick Buy Firm Expands to Tenanted Properties Amid Landlord Exits
Bettermove is now offering its quick buy service to tenanted properties, targeting landlords leaving the private rental sector, according to…
High Rents Make Home Buying Difficult, Says Traitors Winner
A report highlights that high rents are making it tough for first-time buyers, according to a winner of The Traitors.…
Manchester Tops Investor Demand, Says Property App Data
Manchester has become the most in-demand city for property investors, with 23% of app users searching there, according to The Property Buyin…
Landlord Sentiment Survey Q2 2026: Majority Plan to Sell or Hold
Property118's Q2 2026 survey finds most UK landlords are holding or reducing portfolios, with over two-thirds expecting to sell or exit in t…
Landlord Seeks Simple MTD Software Ahead of 2027 Deadline
A landlord has expressed concern about preparing for Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements, seeking a straightforward software solution comp…
More Lenders Announce Buy-to-Let Mortgage Rate Cuts
Several lenders, including Paragon Bank and Accord Mortgages, have announced reductions to their buy-to-let mortgage rates and changes to pr…
Savills Warns Government Will Miss Housebuilding Target by Over 660,000 Homes
Savills forecasts England will fall over 660,000 homes short of the government's 1.5 million housebuilding target by 2029/30, with completio…
Stylish Bedrooms Feature in Homes for Sale Across England and Wales
A selection of homes for sale in England and Wales feature stylish bedrooms, including properties in London, Powys, Cumbria, Suffolk, and Wo…
Speculation Grows Over Next Chancellor and Future of Property Tax
Speculation surrounds who will succeed Rachel Reeves as Chancellor, with differing views on property tax among leading candidates. Letting a…
Property Lawyers Warn Against Rushed Digital Homebuying Reforms
Property lawyers have raised concerns about the government's plans to increase digitalisation in homebuying, urging that reforms must be bas…
South-Facing Gardens Remain Popular Despite Heatwave Concerns
New research from Yopa finds south-facing gardens still attract a premium and remain desirable to most UK homeowners, despite recent heatwav…
CJ Hole Relocates Burnham-on-Sea Branch to New Premises
CJ Hole has moved its Burnham-on-Sea branch to new premises, continuing its service to the local property market and marking a milestone for…
FCA Opened Only One Mortgage Fraud Investigation in Past Year
A Freedom of Information enquiry reveals the FCA opened just one mortgage fraud investigation last year, with overall enforcement activity a…
Mortgage Lenders Call for Urgent Support for First-Time Buyers
Mortgage lenders and industry groups are urging action to help first-time buyers, as millions remain blocked from homeownership due to affor…
New Build Numbers Hit Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade
The number of new build homes coming to market is at its lowest level in almost a decade, according to Rightmove. The property portal report…
LRG: Asking Prices Have Greater Impact Than Interest Rates on Sales
New research from LRG finds that correct asking prices are more influential than interest rates in achieving faster home sales, with overpri…
Government Launches Consultation on New ISA for First-Time Buyers
A government consultation has opened on a new ISA for first-time buyers, intended to replace the Lifetime ISA and boost the UK property mark…
Flatsharing Costs Rise as UK Rents Increase
Rents across the UK have risen almost 7% in the past three years, making even flatsharing less affordable, according to Landlord Today.…
Conference Announced on Renters Rights Act Six Months On
A conference on the Renters Rights Act will take place on October 20, six months after the Act's introduction, according to Landlord Today.…
NRLA Launches New Support for Landlords on Renters Rights Act
The NRLA is offering new practical guidance hubs to help landlords navigate the Renters Rights Act, according to Landlord Today.…
HMRC Issues Reminder About July 31 Tax Deadline
HMRC has issued a warning about a tax deadline falling on July 31, according to Landlord Today.…
Rent Controls Return to Policy Debate Amid New Campaign
A new campaign has brought rent controls back into discussion, as the number of privately rented dwellings in England increased by 96,000 be…
Free Compliance Webinar for Letting Agents Announced
A free 30-minute compliance webinar for agents will take place on Thursday, July 16, according to Letting Agent Today.…
Renters Rights Act Drives Growth in Deposit Replacement Sector
Deposit alternative supplier Reposit reports record growth in early 2026, attributing its success to the impact of the Renters Rights Act.…
Rightmove Adds Voice-Activated Search for Rental Listings
Rightmove has expanded its AI-powered conversational search tool, allowing prospective tenants to ask questions out loud about individual pr…
CJ Hole Relocates Burnham-on-Sea Branch Under Veteran Franchisee
CJ Hole has relocated its Burnham-on-Sea branch, marking the 12th office for franchisee Chris Hill, who has over 30 years with the brand.…
Young People in Cornwall Resort to Van Living Amid Housing Pressures
Young people in Cornwall are living in vans as property is bought by tourists and landlords turn to Airbnb, according to Guardian Property.…
Lomond Signs New Deal to Streamline Regulatory Compliance
Lomond, one of the UK’s largest lettings and sales agencies, has signed a new deal to streamline regulatory compliance across its 11 brands.…
Councils to Use Airbnb Data to Tackle Illegal Social Housing Sublets
The government has announced a crackdown on social housing fraud, using Airbnb data to identify illegal sublets. Offenders could face fines,…
Rental Affordability Improves in London and North West, Says Propertymark
Propertymark reports that rental affordability has improved in London and the North West, with the salary needed to secure an average-priced…
Majority of Renters Unaware of Renters’ Rights Act, Survey Finds
A survey by the TDS Charitable Foundation found that 69% of private renters in England are unaware of the Renters’ Rights Act or its meaning…
Government Data Raises Questions Over Eviction Reform Justification
The latest English Housing Survey has raised questions about the government's justification for private rented sector reforms, according to …
SpareRoom: Rising Rents Push Higher Earners into UK Flatshares
New data from SpareRoom shows rising rents are leading more higher earners in the UK to share flats, with significant wage gaps reported amo…
Commonhold: Key Facts Letting Agents Should Know
Commonhold is a rarely used alternative to leasehold, offering freehold ownership of flats with collective management responsibilities. Rece…
Landlord Penalty Overturned After Council Misses Six-Month Deadline
A landlord's £19,500 penalty was quashed after Waltham Forest Council failed to meet a six-month rule, highlighting the importance of correc…
Landlords Boost Spending on Green Property Upgrades
Nearly nine in ten property investors are increasing spending on sustainable property features, according to a new report cited by Property1…