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The ratio of eight renters competing for each available property highlights a persistent supply-demand imbalance in the UK rental market. This level of competition indicates rental stock remains severely constrained, despite ongoing efforts to boost housing supply. For investors,
The ratio of eight renters competing for every available property confirms the UK's rental market remains severely undersupplied. This level of demand pressure is unusual even by recent standards, where supply shortages have been a persistent issue. According to data from Propert
HM Revenue & Customs recovered £104.3 million in unpaid tax from landlords in the 2025/26 tax year, marking the third consecutive year that collections exceeded £100 million. This figure follows a steady trend of increased compliance prompted by HMRC’s ‘nudge letters’ campaign, w
HMRC has extracted £104.3 million in unpaid tax from landlords in the 2025/26 tax year, continuing a three-year streak of six-figure recoveries. This figure aligns with previous years, signalling no let-up in HMRC’s efforts to close the tax gap in the private rental sector. The 1
A recent survey of Primis brokers reveals that 59% anticipate an increase in the Bank of England base rate during the latter half of 2026. This expectation is notable given the current economic context, where inflationary pressures and wage growth have been relatively subdued com
Recent surveys from Primis brokers reveal that 59% expect the Bank of England to increase the base rate during the second half of 2026. This consensus suggests a growing market expectation of tighter monetary policy after a period of relative stability. Only 14% of brokers consid
Landlords face a hard cut-off on 31 July to lodge possession claims using Section 21 or the older Section 8 notices. This deadline follows the Renters’ Rights Act that took effect in May, which ended fixed-term tenancies and converted all existing Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST
The 31 July deadline for landlords to initiate possession proceedings under Section 21 or older Section 8 notices presents a firm cut-off point in the evolving UK rental market. Since the Renters’ Rights Act came into effect in May 2026, all fixed-term tenancies have converted au
The latest Property118 survey reveals a significant shift in landlord intentions: 27% now plan to quit the rental market entirely. This is part of a broader trend where over two-thirds of landlords expect to sell some or all of their properties. For every landlord looking to expa
The latest data from Property118 reveals a sharp rise in landlords planning to quit the UK property market entirely. Now 27% say they intend to leave the sector, up from previous surveys, while over two-thirds expect to sell at least some holdings. This signals a growing contract
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 has introduced notable changes to the leasehold market, particularly by scrapping the two-year ownership rule and broadening access to the right to manage (RTM). These reforms aim to empower leaseholders and simplify management disputes,
Buckinghamshire Building Society has reduced interest rates across a range of residential and specialist mortgage products. The cuts affect standard residential mortgages, impaired credit lending, and buy-to-let deals. Notably, the lower rates are targeted at borrowers with highe
