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Recent data from Pegasus Insight reveals tenant demand is now at its highest point in two years, with 63% of landlords rating demand as ‘very strong’ or ‘quite strong’. This is a notable increase from 58% in the first quarter of 2026 and the first quarterly rise since late 2024.
Bolton Council’s move to introduce a near-universal licensing scheme for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) early next year will have clear financial implications for landlords and tenants alike. Licensing fees, which can run into several hundred pounds per property, represent
Bolton Council’s plan to introduce a new licensing scheme for nearly all houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) will add a fresh cost burden on landlords. The licensing fees, which can run into several hundred pounds per property, are a direct operational expense. Landlords faced w
Lewisham council’s launch of an intelligence-led taskforce targeting rogue landlords highlights a growing trend among local authorities to clamp down on poor housing standards in the private rented sector. This move follows similar initiatives elsewhere, such as Bath and North Ea
Lewisham council’s launch of an intelligence-led Rogue Landlords Taskforce highlights growing local authority efforts to clamp down on poor standards in the private rented sector. This initiative targets landlords associated with unlicensed properties, substandard conditions, and
This week saw 19 mortgage lenders adjust their pricing, with 11 cutting rates overall, according to Moneyfacts data. The moves were not across the board but targeted at specific borrower profiles, suggesting lenders are recalibrating risk appetite rather than signalling broad mar
This week saw a modest easing in mortgage rates, driven primarily by major lenders adjusting their pricing strategies. According to Moneyfacts data, 19 lenders altered their rates, with 11 reducing them overall. The cuts were targeted rather than broad, focusing on specific borro
BM Solutions and Halifax have both trimmed rates on specific mortgage products, signalling targeted moves to attract particular borrower segments. BM Solutions is lowering rates on its Personal Ownership Buy to Let and Let to Buy Purchase products from 24 August. This selective r
BM Solutions and Halifax have both implemented selective mortgage rate reductions starting 24 August. BM Solutions is targeting Personal Ownership Buy to Let and Let to Buy Purchase products with lower rates. Halifax has also trimmed rates on specific deals, though the adjustment
Bristol City Council has introduced a civil penalty framework that allows fines up to £35,000 for private landlords found in breach of housing regulations or failing to manage tenant anti-social behaviour. This aligns with the Renters’ Rights Act reforms, which aim to hold landlo
Bristol City Council has unveiled a new civil penalty policy targeting private landlords, with fines reaching as high as £35,000 for breaches linked to tenant conduct and property management. This move aligns with provisions in the Renters’ Rights Act but signals a firmer stance
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s proposal to cap the number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) per ward and introduce mandatory planning permission for new conversions will reshape local rental markets. This move reflects growing concerns about the concentration of HMOs in cert
