Owners of flats with short leases are facing a significant financial squeeze. New data indicates that sellers of these properties can expect price reductions averaging around £50,000 compared to similar flats with longer leases. This gap has widened due to rising costs and admini
Landlords in England and Wales lodged 28,610 possession claims in the year to March 2026, according to LegalforLandlords. This figure highlights that court action continues to be a common tool for landlords, even as tenant demand remains strong and rents stay elevated. The volume
The latest RICS UK Residential Survey for July 2026 reveals a housing market still under pressure, with landlord instructions dropping to -27%. This means more landlords are pulling properties off the market than adding them. The reduction in rental stock is tightening supply, wh
The latest RICS UK Residential Survey for July 2026 reveals a housing market still under pressure, with a notable decline in both buyer demand and landlord activity. Landlord instructions dropped sharply to -27%, indicating a growing number of investors are stepping away from the
Recent tribunal rulings highlight the importance of actual rental transactions over advertised asking rents when landlords seek to justify rent increases. In a London case involving Get Living London, the First-tier Tribunal upheld a proposed rent rise from £3,102 to £3,180 per m
Recent tribunal decisions highlight the importance of actual rent transactions over advertised asking prices when landlords and tenants contest rent increases. In one London case, Get Living London successfully defended a proposed rise from £3,102 to £3,180 per month for a two-be
Recent reports from landlords highlight a growing issue with tenants whose rent is paid via the council or Universal Credit. Cases where payments have abruptly stopped, leaving landlords without income for months, are becoming more common. This situation exposes a vulnerability i
London’s housing crisis is worsening as the capital continues to miss even reduced affordable housing targets. The latest London Assembly Housing Monitor report confirms that the number of affordable homes completed last year failed to meet the scaled-down goals set by policymake
London’s housing shortage has worsened despite lowered affordable housing targets, according to the latest London Assembly Housing Monitor. The capital’s delivery of new homes, particularly affordable units, remains well below what is needed to meet demand. This gap is driving wa
The build-to-rent (BTR) sector in the UK is sustaining robust growth, driven by persistent investor appetite and evolving housing demands. Data from Zero Deposit highlights that capital flow into BTR projects remains substantial, reflecting confidence in the long-term rental mode
The latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey for May reveals a growing imbalance between tenant demand and available rental stock. Tenant demand posted a net balance of +14%, indicating more renters are actively seeking properties, while landlord instructions remain deeply negati
A decade after the Brexit referendum, the UK’s housing market reveals a pronounced split in price growth across regions. According to Yopa data analysed by Property118, average house prices nationally have risen by 37.7% since June 2016. However, this headline figure masks signif
