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OMS Retains Top CRM Ranking in Smart Money People Benchmark Study
One Mortgage System (OMS) has maintained its position as the UK's highest rated mortgage CRM platform, topping the Smart Money People Mortgage Lender Benchmark Study for the second consecutive period.
BBC Panorama Exposes Criminal Tenant Fraud in UK Rental Market
BBC Panorama investigates how criminals use false identities to secure rental properties, leading to legal and financial challenges for landlords.
Letting Agent Complaints Surge 47% as Regulatory Demands Grow
Complaints against UK letting agents rose by 47.4% in 2025, with service management, holding deposits, and rent payment processing the most common issues, according to Propoly.
Landlord Void Costs Rise 12.9% as Vacancy Periods Impact Returns
Void costs for landlords in England have risen 12.9% year-on-year, with average vacancy periods now at 24 days, according to research by Rushbrook & Rathbone.
Slough Council Consults on Licensing Scheme for 17,000 Rental Properties
Slough Borough Council is consulting on plans to license around 17,000 rental properties, with proposed fees for HMO and selective licences. The consultation runs until 23 September.
Legal Uncertainty Over Rent Guarantor Contracts After Updated Guidance
Updated government guidance has raised questions about the validity of professional rent guarantor contracts issued before May 2025, creating compliance challenges for letting agents and landlords.
Whitegates Acquires Harvey & Ryall in Huddersfield Expansion
Whitegates has acquired independent estate agency Harvey & Ryall in Huddersfield, transferring its property portfolio and expanding its West Yorkshire presence.
Government to Publish Property Reform Roadmap in 2024
The government will publish a roadmap for homebuying and selling reforms later this year, following consultations on transaction process changes and upfront property information.
Mortgage Lenders Tighten Service Charge Criteria for Flats
Banks are increasingly rejecting mortgage applications for flats with annual service charges above 1% of property value, raising concerns for buyers and the UK lettings sector.
UK Asking Prices Drop 1% in July Amid Market Headwinds
UK asking prices for newly-listed homes fell by 1% in July, a sharper decline than usual, with increased price sensitivity and subdued market activity reported.
Birmingham Council Uses Data-Sharing to Target Illegal Social Housing Sublets
Birmingham City Council is using a new data-sharing agreement with Airbnb to identify and act against illegal subletting of social housing.
Renters’ Rights Act Increases Risks for Landlords Selling Properties
A property sector specialist says the Renters’ Rights Act has made selling rental properties riskier for landlords, following the introduction of a 12-month re-letting ban after eviction under Ground 1A.