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Government to Pocket £325m a Year from Landlord Database Fees
Landlord Today reports the Government is set to receive £325m a year from landlord database fees, with the NRLA having added up the cost to landlords.
Salboy Launches Everway Homes to Enter UK Build To Rent Market
Salboy has entered the Build To Rent market with new brand Everway Homes, which will develop and rent 2,000 low-rise homes over five years across England and Wales.
Rental Growth Slows But Still Outstripping Consumer Inflation
Goodlord has published its latest index, which reports that rental growth has slowed but is still outstripping consumer inflation.
Agents issue Renters Rights Act guidance ahead of 100,000 student influx
More than 100,000 students are expected to move or return to Manchester for the new academic year, facing a competitive rental market and tenancy reforms under the Renters' Rights Act.
Two Councils Fail Tenants Over Housing Standards, Regulator Finds
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council and Thanet District Council have been found seriously failing tenants on housing standards, with one also criticised for late disclosure to the regulator.
NRLA Warns Landlord Database Will Cost PRS £327m a Year
The NRLA warns England's planned landlord database will cost the private rented sector at least £327 million a year, with tenants ultimately footing the bill.
Inheritance boom could create more landlords, says estate agent
John Minnis estate agents says an inheritance boom could create a new generation of landlords, pointing to Resolution Foundation research showing around 670,000 adults received an inheritance.
EPC C by 2030: How UK Landlords Can Fund and Deliver Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The government has confirmed that rented homes in England and Wales must reach EPC C by 2030. With retrofit costs potentially reaching £10,000 per property, landlords need a clear strategy for funding, exemptions, and compliance evidence.
Landlords increasingly seek help exiting rental businesses, says Property118
Property118's Mark Alexander reports that around 90% of his consultancy work now involves helping landlords dismantle portfolios, plan succession and enjoy their wealth.
Neighbour refuses to repair broken wall pushing over garden fence
A homeowner reports that a neighbour's broken wall is pushing their garden fence out of alignment, and the neighbour refuses to repair it.
Greens Propose 2% Rent Cap as Propertymark Warns of Landlord Exodus
The Green Party has announced plans to cap private rent rises at 2% or less, while Propertymark warns the proposals could reduce rental supply and drive landlords from the market.
Home Office Publishes Updated Right to Rent Guidance for Landlords
The Home Office has published updated Right to Rent guidance covering agent liability, sub-lets, lodgers and sitting tenants, applying to checks from 1 October 2026.