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Many Tenants Struggle to Find Suitable Homes Despite Affordability
A quarter of tenants feel landlords have the upper hand, according to LRG's Spring 2026 Lettings Report, which surveyed 650 landlords and tenants across England and Wales.
Knowledge Bank Forms Partnership with Brilliant Solutions
Knowledge Bank has partnered with specialist mortgage packager Brilliant Solutions to provide brokers with enhanced support in specialist lending areas.
Landlords Voice Concerns Over £25,000 PRS Ombudsman Compensation Cap
Landlords have expressed alarm at proposals for the PRS Ombudsman to award up to £25,000 in compensation to tenants, raising concerns about a growing compensation culture in the private rented sector.
Government Clarifies Subletting Rules for Shared Owners with Building Safety Issues
The government says shared owners unable to sell due to building safety issues should be allowed to sublet their homes.
Lettings Industry Figure Warns of Damage from Political Upheaval
A leading lettings figure has warned that ongoing political upheaval, including frequent changes in Prime Minister and housing ministers, could damage the sector.
Report Predicts Rise in Pensioners Renting as Homeownership Falls
A new report warns that one in three pensioners could be renting by 2044 as homeownership declines, with implications for the UK rental sector.
PropertyBox: Video Posts Drive Six Times More Impressions Than Images
PropertyBox reports that estate agents using professionally produced video posts on social media generated six times more impressions than static images in June 2026.
Leasehold Properties Take Over 100 Days Longer to Sell, Says Spicerhaart
Spicerhaart Corporate Sales reports leasehold properties remain unsold for over 100 days longer than freeholds, highlighting delays and calls for leasehold reform.
Jefferies London Acquires Grange London to Expand Lettings Portfolio
Jefferies London has acquired Grange London, adding over 100 managed properties to its portfolio and expanding its presence in the capital's lettings market.
North-South Rental Yield Gap Narrows in Q2 2026, Reports Fleet Mortgages
Fleet Mortgages reports the North-South rental yield divide narrowed in Q2 2026, with average yields rising annually but falling quarter-on-quarter.
Spicerhaart Calls for Leasehold Reform as Sales Slow
Spicerhaart Corporate Sales has urged the next UK prime minister to prioritise leasehold reform, citing delays and barriers affecting leasehold property sales.
Manchester Overtakes London as Top Choice for Buy-to-Let Investors
A property app reports that 23% of investors on its platform are searching for property in Manchester, surpassing London’s 18%.