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New ARLA Propertymark Leadership Team Announced
A new leadership team for ARLA Propertymark was elected last week, according to Letting Agent Today.
Stoke-on-Trent Tops List of UK Cities for First-Time Buyers
Stoke-on-Trent has been named the top UK city for first-time buyers, according to research by Savills reported by Guardian Property.
Fenn Wright Agency Launches 30-Mile Charity Walk for Youth Cancer Foundation
Fenn Wright agency will undertake a 30-mile sponsored walk on July 2 to support The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation.
Government Raises Maximum Fines for Landlords Over Poor Conditions
Councils can now fine landlords up to £7,000 for failing to fix poor conditions, with penalties applying to 21 types of serious hazards.
Councils May Not Enforce Higher Fines for Landlords
Councils can now issue fines up to £7,000 for landlords who ignore poor conditions, but the NRLA questions whether these fines will actually be collected.
Government to Abolish Insured Tenancy Deposit Schemes
The government plans to scrap insured tenancy deposit schemes, ending landlords' ability to hold tenant deposits in their own accounts.
Senior Legal Figures Criticise Government House Buying Reforms
Senior legal figures have sharply criticised the government’s radical house buying reforms, according to Landlord Today.
Leasehold Campaigners Highlight Burnham as Reform Advocate
Leasehold campaigners say Andy Burnham could support radical sector reform if he becomes Prime Minister, following his Makerfield by-election win.
Councils Gain Power to Fine Landlords £7,000 for Dangerous Rented Homes
From 22 June 2026, councils can fine landlords up to £7,000 for serious hazards in rented homes under new powers in the Renters’ Rights Act.
Government Announces £97m Upgrade to Wildfire Response Ahead of Summer
The government has announced a £97 million investment to upgrade fire and rescue assets and deploy specialist wildfire teams across England, aiming to strengthen resilience as wildfire incidents increase.
Government Announces Major Reforms to Speed Up Homebuying Process
The UK government has introduced new rules to simplify homebuying and selling, aiming to cut delays, reduce costs, and prevent sales from falling through.
AI Tools Launched to Speed Up Planning Decisions in England
Two new AI tools have been unveiled to modernise England’s planning system, aiming to halve decision times for routine planning applications and digitise historic records.