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House of Lords Renters’ Rights Bill amendments rejected – industry responds
The House of Lords has relented in its attempts to modify the Renters’ Rights Bill, including with an amendment that would have allowed landlords to charge a deposit when renting to tenants with pets. The deposit would have covered three…
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Peers reject amendments to Renters’ Rights Bill as Royal Assent looms
Property118 Peers reject amendments to Renters’ Rights Bill as Royal Assent looms Despite last-minute attempts to add more amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill, Peers failed to make any changes to the legislation. Peers rejected an amendment to allow landlords…
NRLA Housing conference offers landlords the chance to stay on top of new legislation
Property118 NRLA Housing conference offers landlords the chance to stay on top of new legislation A flagship housing conference bringing together industry experts and policymakers on key issues facing the private rented sector is selling fast. The National Residential Landlords…
Keir Starmer makes last minute changes to planning bill
The government has made last minute changes to its planning Bill, as it looks to fast track new housing projects. According to the FT the Prime Minister “has ordered a last-minute rewrite” The Planning and Infrastructure Bill – in a bid…
Flexible workspaces aren’t a fad – despite the WeWork debacle
By Jonny Rosenblatt, chief executive and co-founder of flexible workplace operator Spacemade The flexible workspace sector has reached an inflection point. The pandemic accelerated hybrid working, and millions of people now expect somewhere local, social and high-quality to work. Yet…
Next Budget is “make or break” for the property market
This next Budget could “make or break” the financial outlook of the property market for the coming few years, according to Mitchell Martyn of Pure Property Finance. The government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill is looking to boost housebuilding, while Chancellor…
Construction workers worried about increasingly extreme weather
Three-quarters of construction workers are concerned about the impact of climate change on site safety as the UK prepares for winter. Storm Eowyn in January 2025 was the most powerful windstorm in the UK for more than a decade, bringing…
Government urged to rethink flawed business costs model
The Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) has urged the government to use November’s Autumn Budget to lower business costs. Reducing business costs such as wage requirements and business rates was the number one priority for construction professionals, ahead of sector-specific…
Affordable housing provider buys 156 Kent properties
Housing provider PPHA has purchased a portfolio of 156 affordable rental properties in Kent from UK homebuilder Barratt Redrow. The homes form part of The Poppies, a development of energy-efficient homes in Aylesford, Kent. The properties will house 648 people…
The First Group Hospitality and Inntelo AI partner to deploy AI-native platform across hotel portfolio
The First Group Hospitality has announced a partnership with Inntelo AI to enhance guest experiences across its growing hotel portfolio. Following a successful implementation at TRYP by Wyndham Dubai, The First Group Hospitality will integrate the Inntelo AI system across…
Estate agent hit with hefty fine for breaching client money protection rules
Estate agent loses tribunal appeal
‘Eye-Watering’ number of property fall-throughs revealed
The volume of abandoned property purchases has risen again
Agents must prepare as Renters’ Bill nears Royal Assent
The reforms are set to rebalance rights and responsibilities across the market
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Chestertons announces two senior appointments; Chartwell Noble expands with their fifth agent; Cushman & Wakefield appoints new partner
Capital gains tax reform could significantly reduce property sales
Homeowners push back against capital gains tax reform on main residences, poll finds
CEO of Yopa Verona Frankish named Woman of the Year
Inspiring recognition for well-known estate agent
One in six homes sold off-market, new data reveals
High-net-worth property transactions prioritise discretion, offering limited viewings, exclusive access, and strong privacy protections
Agent’s client money protection failure leads to hefty fine
The agent is reported to have claimed he sold the business
Big rise in online market share of lettings market
Around one in six new listings are from online agencies
Selling by Christmas? Don’t miss this key listing date
It may feel early to mention the big day - but the clock is ticking
Reeves told National Insurance on landlord income will backfire
Speculation mounts over tax rises to be announced in next month's Budget
Landlords – stand by for tax advice from your letting agent…
Propertymark wants agents to advise landlords about an HMRC campaign
Students have a lot to learn on the Renters’ Rights Bill
Education gap exposed as survey reveals lack of knowledge among student renters as major tenancy reforms near implementation
You need £30,000 a year just to afford to rent a room – claim
The analysis comes from flat-sharing website SpareRoom
Guarantor service enjoys strongest demand in 12 years
That's the claim from Helping Hand
Amendments to Planning and Infrastructure Bill give government more powers
Property118 Amendments to Planning and Infrastructure Bill give government more powers The Labour government has vowed to “sweep aside the blockers” as it announces amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Under the amendments, ministers could gain new powers to…
Political parties take different paths on housing policy
Property118 Political parties take different paths on housing policy With the party conference season now over for another year, a property firm says the main political parties are taking different approaches to housing policy. According to Inventory Base, while some…
Government policies harm tenants as small landlords leave
Property118 Government policies harm tenants as small landlords leave “Government policies designed to protect tenants could end up harming exactly the people they are intended to help”, says Conservative activist and landlord. Writing in Conservative Home, Kimberley Harmer, who owns…
Under 30s priced out of UK cities as they struggle to afford rent
Property118 Under 30s priced out of UK cities as they struggle to afford rent Spending less than 30% of gross income on rent is no longer an attainable affordability threshold for many under-30s, claims SpareRoom. The flat-sharing website claims average-earning…
Brits dream of becoming landlords despite Renters’ Rights Bill shake-up
Property118 Brits dream of becoming landlords despite Renters’ Rights Bill shake-up As the government prepares to debate the Renters’ Rights Bill again this week, a survey of what type of business Brits want to set up might surprise many established…
Spending watchdog accuses government insulation schemes of “failure” over poor installations
Property118 Spending watchdog accuses government insulation schemes of “failure” over poor installations A spending watchdog has slammed government schemes designed to insulate homes as “a failure”, costing homeowners thousands of pounds. A report by the National Audit Office (NAO) reveals…
Increased rental listings on Gumtree, new data shows
Searches for 'property to rent' are up 14% year on year
Lettings-focussed PropTech project launches 2026 edition
It’s never been more important for letting agents and their landlord client to have access to technology that supports their work, says a Propertymark chief. The comments from Jason Lee, head of commercial at the trade body, comes as Propertymark’s…
Full line-up announced for the Voice of the Agent Conference
The Voice of the Agent Conference takes place next month at Bletchley Park
Unbelievable Letting Agent Fails: Flat Advertised with No Kitchen
Property118 Unbelievable Letting Agent Fails: Flat Advertised with No Kitchen Landlords rely on letting agents to present their properties accurately. After all, it is their job to market the home clearly and professionally to prospective tenants. Yet sometimes, even the…
Landlords tell government to un-freeze Local Housing Allowance
Ben Beadle is one of 40 signatories
Student tenants mostly unaware of Renters Rights Bill – study
This is despite the Bill being likely to become law in a matter of days
6 most-viewed new homes of the month
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The Best UK Property Websites & Portals
Every year millions of people use online property portals to help them find a property to buy or rent their next investment property. But there are now several different property portals to choose from. Here we’ll look at the main…
Fire in a Rental Property – How Insurance Responds
Property118 Fire in a Rental Property – How Insurance Responds A fire in a rental property is every landlord’s nightmare. Aside from the immediate safety concerns, fires can trigger complex claims that involve buildings, contents, liability, loss of rent, and…
Welsh buyers often pay too much Land Transaction Tax – warning
Homebuyers in Wales should pay less Land Transaction Tax (stamp duty equivalent) when purchasing a home in serious disrepair – but many don’t take advantage of reliefs. Research from tax consultants SCA Tax shows that 11% of buyers overpaid, missing…
Agents urged to act on arrears before Renters’ Reform Bill passes
Letting agents are being urged to focus on arrears management in light of the Renters’ Rights Bill returning to the House of Lords today. The legislation will extend the eviction threshold in England for tenant arrears to three months before…
Last-minute amendment to Planning and Infrastructure Bill a ‘dangerous erosion of democracy’ – CPRE
Industry body calls for reform of the 'broken' housing market and investment in a planning system that serves communities, not just major developers
Estate agents help shape new TA6 property information form
The updated form follows extensive consultation
Lords to debate Renters’ Rights Bill again today
The Renters' Rights Bill seeks to abolish fixed term assured tenancies and assured shorthold tenancies
Damning NAO report exposes flaws in energy efficiency schemes
Insulation failures affect thousands of homes, new report finds
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Knight Property Group welcome co-founder's son to the board; McCarthy Stone announces leadership changes; New Savills director joins from Knight Frank
Retrofitting slammed as too expensive and poor quality
Landlords and other homeowners want more cash help to improve their homes
Tax Warning: agents should tell landlords to go for disclosure
Agents have a role to play in urging landlords to disclose taxable income
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