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Renters Rights Act: Landlords warned over liability assumptions
An industry expert warns landlords not to misinterpret or underestimate a critical risk emerging from the Renters Rights Act.
New Student Accommodation Firm Residium Seeks Property Owners for Expansion
Student accommodation management service Residium is seeking existing property owners to support its expansion, combining managed accommodation with its Residium OS platform.
Landbay to host buy-to-let and economy forecasts webinar this week
Buy-to-let lender Landbay is hosting a webinar this week on interest rates and UK economy forecasts, led by CEO John Goodall with Peel Hunt's chief economist.
Franchisee Plans Second Branch Expansion
A franchisee is planning to open a second branch, with the move supported by its Property Franchise Group brand, according to Letting Agent Today.
Kamma to Host Webinar on Licensing and Regulation for Letting Agents
PropTech firm Kamma is hosting a webinar on October 13 at 11am, covering the latest regulatory changes affecting the lettings market and how agencies can win landlords.
Brent Agent and Property Manager Fined £100,000 Over Overcrowding Offences
A letting agent and a property manager have been fined a combined £100,000 by Brent council after more than 20 people were found living in a single property.
Great Yarmouth Council Withdraws Additional Licensing Conditions After Landlord Challenge
Great Yarmouth Council has withdrawn a raft of additional licensing conditions following a successful challenge by the Eastern Landlords Association.
Rural Landlords Face £8,900 EPC Premium, Savills Research Reveals
Research by Savills shows rural landlords face an average £24,200 bill to bring sub-EPC C homes up to standard — £8,900 more than urban owners.
Landlords urged to send second MTD quarterly update to HMRC by 7 November 2026
Propertymark urges landlords and sole traders using MTD for Income Tax to send their second quarterly update to HMRC by 7 November 2026. MTD for Income Tax became compulsory in April 2026.
Renters' Rights Act: Why Understanding Empty Property Causes Matters Before New Laws
Property118 examines how Renters' Rights Act rules could see properties left empty for a year and warns against further legislation without understanding why homes sit vacant.
Government Landlord Guarantor Agreement Review: 2026 Changes Explained
The government is reviewing how guarantor agreements are used in UK tenancies, with changes expected to land alongside the Renters' Rights Act reforms in 2026. This article explains what the review covers, which clauses are at risk, and the practical steps landlords and letting agents should take before the new rules bite.
Vistry Unsold Homes Inventory: 2026 Analysis & Implications
Vistry completed 17,225 homes in 2024, the largest volume of any single listed UK builder, yet its private open-market units are the stock building up unsold. This analysis covers the £160m provisions behind the October 2024 warning, the 2025 guidance cuts, and what the £39bn affordable housing programme means for clearing stock in 2026.