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Awaab’s Law Phase 2 to Enforce Faster Repairs for Social Housing Hazards
From 30 November 2026, social housing landlords must fix more hazards quickly under new rules in Awaab’s Law, including electrical faults and pest infestations.
Government Targets Rental Discrimination in Private Rented Sector
The government states that the Renters’ Rights Act gives councils powers to address rental discrimination, with fines for landlords and letting agents who break the law.
Government Plans More Upfront Property Information for Homebuyers
The government is proposing reforms to require more upfront property information, including greater use of home condition surveys, aiming to simplify and improve the homebuying process.
Solo First-Time Buyers Face Nearly a Decade of Saving for Deposit
Research by reallymoving finds solo first-time buyers in England need over nine years to save for a 10% deposit and upfront costs, with regional differences affecting saving times.
Call for 'Site Already Surveyed' Flag to Streamline New-Build Valuations
Helen Pierson of Mortgage Advice Bureau New Homes highlights the need for a 'site already surveyed' flag to simplify new-build property valuations and reduce delays.
Landlords Face Average £11,713 Cost for EPC Upgrades
Landlords expect to spend an average of £11,713 per property to reach EPC C, with 60% owning at least one property below this rating, according to Pegasus Insight research.
Hamptons: Up to 100,000 Unsold Ex-Rental Homes Could Remain Empty
Hamptons research suggests the Renters’ Rights Act could prevent up to 100,000 unsold ex-rental homes from returning to the UK rental market.
Afin Bank Promotes Anum Mahmood to National Sales Director
Anum Mahmood has been promoted to national sales director at Afin Bank as the lender prepares for growth and launches a regulated bridging proposition.
London Rental Affordability Improves as Required Salary Drops 17%
The salary needed to rent an average London home fell by 17% year-on-year, according to Propertymark data, marking the largest improvement in rental affordability among major UK regions.
Reposit Reports 58% Sales Growth in H1 2026, Driven by Build-to-Rent Sector
Deposit replacement provider Reposit saw a 58% rise in sales in H1 2026, with strong growth in the build-to-rent sector and an expanded agent network.
North-South Rental Yield Gap Narrows as London Returns Rise
Fleet Mortgages data shows the gap between northern and southern rental yields narrowed in Q2 2026, with London yields rising and overall buy-to-let activity increasing.
Landlords Adapt HMOs to Target Specific Tenant Groups, Paragon Finds
Paragon Bank research shows landlords are increasingly tailoring HMOs to attract specific tenant groups, with students, professionals, and young singles most commonly targeted.