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Over 441,000 PRS Homes Fail New Thermal Comfort Standards Under HHSRS
More than 441,000 private rented homes do not meet new thermal comfort standards as updated HHSRS rules take effect, with landlords facing potential fines for severe damp and mould.
Government Defends PRS Ombudsman Scheme Amid Landlord Concerns
The government says the new Landlord Redress Scheme will support landlords and tenants, describing it as fair and impartial under the Renters’ Rights Act.
Charity Walk Planned in Memory of Agents’ Champion Sarah Edmundson
A charity walk will take place this autumn in memory of Sarah Edmundson, former chief executive of Agents Together and founding member of WiEA.
Lower Tax Thresholds to Bring Most Landlords Into Making Tax Digital by 2028
Lower income thresholds will bring most landlords into HMRC’s Making Tax Digital regime by 2028, with Propertymark advising letting agents to prepare for new digital reporting requirements.
Think Tanks Outline Major London Housing Plan for Opposition Parties
A joint report by two centre-right think tanks proposes measures to address London's housing shortage, identifying potential for up to 1.85 million new homes and calling for planning reforms.
Generation Rent Urges Penalties for Inflated Deposit Claims
Generation Rent has called for penalties on landlords and letting agents making inflated deposit claims, as the Government reviews tenancy deposit protection schemes.
Montagu Evans and Savills Announce Senior Appointments in Residential and Rural Teams
Montagu Evans has appointed George Tsielepis as partner in its residential valuation team, while Savills has named Simon Hillier as director in its Oxford rural team.
Dozens of UK Homes Targeted in Title Hijack Fraud Attempts
Fraudsters attempted to hijack 55 UK properties by impersonating owners between April 2025 and March 2026, according to HM Land Registry data.
AI Platform Launches to Match Sellers with Personal Estate Agents
A new AI-powered platform, PersonalEstateAgent.com, has launched to connect home sellers with personal estate agents based on personality compatibility.
Rightmove Analysis Highlights Regional Differences in Property Value
Rightmove's analysis shows that the average UK asking price secures vastly different property types across regions, from five-bedroom houses in the North to studio flats in London.
Creswick Estates Rebrands as Edward Creswick & Sons After Nearly 40 Years
Burnham-on-Sea estate agency Creswick Estates Ltd has rebranded as Edward Creswick & Sons after almost 40 years, continuing operations with the same leadership and joining The Guild of Property Professionals.
O’Riordan Bond Acquires Albion Knights Lettings in Northampton
O’Riordan Bond has acquired Albion Knights Lettings, adding over 200 managed properties in Northampton and expanding its portfolio to around 1,500 properties.