3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (233+ words) There are an eye-watering 754,264 vacant homes in England of which 303,185 (40%) are classed long-term vacant. Long-term vacant means they have been sitting empty for more than six months. Based on the latest regional average prices, House Buyer Bureau estimates that these…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (462+ words) Tenants without access to a personal guarantor are being left with fewer rental options, despite alternative solutions that could help them secure a home. This is according to new research from lettings agency group LRG> Its latest lettings report, based…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (379+ words) An online blog is accusing unidentified landlords of seeking one-off payments as a way of circumnavigating the Renters Rights Act. The London Centric substack column says some landlords seek a one-off payment, to cover bills for the duration of the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (543+ words) Landlords and other property owners are being urged to inspect their investments for signs of heat-related damage. Insurer Quotezone says that while the effects of hot weather may not always be immediately obvious, prolonged spells can cause building materials to…...

3+ week, 18+ hour ago   (344+ words) The latest rent rise revealed by new government figures is the result of unintended consequences of the Renters Rights Act. The Office for National Statistics says the average monthly private rent in the UK was £1,393 in July – around £50 (3.7%) higher than…...

3+ week, 18+ hour ago   (358+ words) Data from agents’ body Propertymark suggests that landlords who failed to register or obtain the correct licence accounted for almost all of the 3,198 fixed penalty notices (FPNs) issued by Rent Smart Wales in the 12 months to May 2026. All private landlords…...

3+ week, 18+ hour ago   (286+ words) The UK’s so-called ‘Hotel of Mum and Dad’ provided the equivalent of £7.6 billion in rent-free accommodation to first-time buyers who bought in 2025, according to Savills. The estate agency’s research is based on 254,000 first-time buyers living at home for an average…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (943+ words) Mould is an all-year-round problem that can pose a serious health risk, with damp and moisture issues continuing long after the winter heating season, a leading damp specialist has warned. Black mould is far more than a cosmetic nuisance, and…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (448+ words) For all the apparent complaints about the UK’s private rental sector, it holds up well by comparison with many other countries. The new ‘Forever Renter Global Index’, conducted by Luxo Living, analysed housing data across 39 western countries. The data covers…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (218+ words) Another council is consulting on plans to take stronger action against poor housing conditions and rogue landlords. Bath & North East Somerset council claims it’s seeking to improve housing for renters and is consulting on an updated housing policy to find…...