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Buy to Let Mortgage Searches Decline in July, Says Property118
Buy to let mortgage searches fell in July, with volumes remaining slightly below last year's level, according to Property118.
Propertymark Warns Rent Controls Could Lead to Landlord Exodus
Propertymark has warned that rent controls could prompt more landlords to sell, reducing the number of homes available to tenants.
Landlords Face Higher Mortgage Costs Amid Market Uncertainty
Landlords considering remortgages, sales, or new purchases may face rising mortgage costs this year due to market conditions, according to Property118.
Charity Urges Government to Lift LHA Freeze Amid Rising Rents for Older Tenants
A charity is calling for the government to unfreeze Local Housing Allowance rates as older private renters face rising housing costs, according to Property118.
Norfolk Letting Agent Faces Fraud Trial Over £50,000 Allegations
A Norfolk letting agent has appeared in court accused of defrauding almost £50,000 from landlords and tenants, according to Letting Agent Today.
Andy Burnham Faces Scrutiny After Landlord Status Revealed
A dispute has arisen after reports revealed Labour leadership hopeful Andy Burnham is a landlord of a former council flat in Kennington, south London.
Welsh Agents Meet to Prepare for Upcoming Regulation Changes
The Guild of Property Professionals is meeting Welsh agents today to prepare for regulation changes, including aspects of the Renters Rights Act and new Welsh regulations.
Sulets Named in Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026
Student lettings agency Sulets has been recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, in the Small Organisations category.
BSA Calls for Modernised Legislation to Address Housing Market Challenges
The Building Societies Association has urged the government to modernise legislation, warning that home ownership could become increasingly dependent on family wealth.
Letting Agents Highlight Shortage of Suitable Homes for Older and Disabled Renters
Propertymark warns that older and disabled renters in England face challenges finding suitable accommodation as demand outpaces supply.
Mortgage Adviser Numbers Rise in H1 2026 as Market Shows Resilience
Over 300 new mortgage advice firms joined the FCA register in H1 2026, with adviser numbers increasing despite a fall in overall UK financial advisers.
Bellway CEO Urges Immediate Stamp Duty Cut and FTB Deposit Scheme
Bellway CEO Jason Honeyway has called for an immediate reduction in stamp duty and a deposit scheme for first-time buyers, following the government's decision not to reform stamp duty in the Autumn Budget.