July’s rental data from HomeLet reveals London outpacing the rest of the UK with a 1.7% monthly increase, pushing average rents to approximately £1,650. This contrasts with a 1.1% rise outside Greater London, where average rents stand near £1,170. The London rental market is show
July’s rental data from HomeLet shows London outpacing the rest of the UK with a 1.7% monthly increase, pushing average rents in the capital to approximately £1,740. This contrasts with a 1.1% rise outside Greater London, where rents averaged £1,170. The year-on-year figures reve
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council is consulting on introducing Article 4 controls that would require planning permission for converting family homes into small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) with three to six occupants. This change would remove permitted development righ
A new maintenance reporting plan aimed at small landlords promises to bring clarity to repair management through time-stamped records tracking issues from initial report to resolution. This could be a useful tool for landlords who often juggle multiple properties without the reso
UK rental prices accelerated in July, with London extending its lead over the rest of the country. According to recent data from Property Industry Eye, rents in the capital rose by 1.6% month-on-month, pushing the annual increase to 12.8%. This contrasts with a more modest 0.9% m
UK rental prices have accelerated in July, with London outstripping the rest of the country in growth. According to Property Industry Eye data, rents in the capital rose by 2.1% month-on-month, pushing the annual increase to 7.9%. This contrasts with a more modest 1.3% monthly gr
New data from SpareRoom reveals a noticeable drop in rental supply across London since the Renters’ Rights Act came into effect. The sharpest decline is in west London, where average monthly rents are highest at £1,043 per room. This postcode area now has the tightest market in t
New data from SpareRoom reveals a notable contraction in rental supply across London since the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act. The west London postcodes, which command the highest average rents at £1,043 per month, are also experiencing the tightest availability of rooms
The Government’s current consultation on leasehold enfranchisement valuation rates, open until 23 September 2026, presents a rare opportunity for landlords to influence the financial framework governing lease extensions, freehold purchases, and ground-rent removals. The 39-questi
The Government’s current consultation on leasehold enfranchisement valuation rates presents a significant moment for landlords of leasehold flats. With a deadline of 23 September 2026, those holding leases have a limited window to influence how the valuation system will calculate
The build-to-rent (BTR) sector continues to attract record investment in the UK, but the distribution of completed homes reveals a clear concentration in London and Tier 1 cities. According to Knight Frank data, just over 6,700 BTR units have been finished in 2026, with almost ha
The build to rent (BTR) sector is showing signs of uneven growth across the UK. While total investment in BTR remains high, delivery is heavily concentrated in London and major Tier 1 cities. Data from Knight Frank reveals that just over 6,700 BTR homes have been completed in 202
