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Government confirms ban on no fault evictions to begin in May
The Government has confirmed that no fault evictions will officially end by May next year, marking one of the most significant reforms to the private rented sector in a generation. Under the updated Renters’ Rights Act timetable, Section 21 will be abolished from May 2026, with ministers pledging greater security for England’s 11 million private…
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Landlords must ‘act quickly’ after Renters Rights Act launch date is announced
A leading estate and lettings agent says that landlords must “act quickly” after the Government announced that the controversial Renters Rights Act will be implemented from May 1st next year. The changes, which include the end of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions, represent the biggest upheaval in the landlord and tenant sector in a generation. The…
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Mortgage arrears and possessions Q3 2025
UK Finance today releases its latest mortgage arrears and possessions data for Q3 2025, while highlighting continuing lender support for any customers facing financial difficulty. Key Information The number of homeowner mortgages in arrears fell by four per cent in Q3 2025 compared to the previous quarter. The number of buy-to-let (BTL) mortgages in arrears…
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Glasgow agents coughing up the most commission to Rightmove
The latest research from The Property DriveBuy reveals that Britain’s estate agents are paying an average of 7.2% of their sales commission to Rightmove, with agents in Glasgow and Newcastle taking the biggest hit from the property portal market leader. The Property DriveBuy has compared the estimated average sales commission of an estate agent in Great…
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Property transactions forecast to climb 8.5% in 2025
The latest market analysis by GetAgent.co.uk suggests that the doom and gloom headlines surrounding the property market are misplaced, as not only has the market stood firm where property values are concerned, but transactions are forecast to increase by 8.4% across the UK market in 2025 when compared to last year, signalling the strongest year for…
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Elizabeth line rental growth outpaces wider London market
Elizabeth line rental growth outpaces the wider London market, with commuter towns leading the charge where rents are up 41% The latest research from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has found that since the Elizabeth line fully opened in May 2023, rental growth along the route has outpaced the wider London average…
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Rightmove seeks agent views on stamp duty reform to take to government
The UK’s largest property platform Rightmove is calling for agent views on how reforms to the stamp duty system could work best in England. It follows rumours the government is considering changes to the way the tax works in England in the forthcoming Autumn Budget. One rumoured proposal would see the current system replaced by…
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This property type is setting a new standard
A new generation of park homes is redefining what affordable living means in Britain. Fresh analysis from Regency Living shows that modern park homes are not only a lower-cost alternative to traditional housing but are built to a higher energy standard that guarantees lasting savings on heating and power. According to Regency Living, one of…
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Ahead of the Autumn Budget: What landlords and brokers should watch for
With the Autumn Budget now just two weeks away, speculation is mounting about what the Chancellor will announce – particularly regarding the property sector. In case you are working on any preview pieces, please find below expert commentary from my client, Paresh Raja (CEO of Market Financial Solutions), on what the Budget could mean for…
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Thousands of HMOs still contain life-threatening hazards
The Renters’ Rights Act has finally become law. Among its many provisions, it gives local authorities greater power to crack down on Category 1 hazards in rented homes, including within the HMO sector. HMO landlords are now being urged to act swiftly after new research by Inventory Base revealed that more than 2,300 HMOs in England…
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FMB launches first construction training academy to tackle workforce shortages
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has started an innovative construction training academy aimed at addressing the critical skills shortage and getting more people into working in the industry. In partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, the Wanstead-based academy offers a 12-month pilot scheme designed to equip…
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Breaking Property News 12/11/25
Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X. Labour’s housing progress is more tumbleweed than spades in the ground Housing Secretary Steve Reed gets easy ride by panel at Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee meeting Tuesday afternoon was the first time since Red Ange departed that the government had…
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Renters’ Rights Bill: lettings experts outline key changes landlords must prepare for
Following the long-awaited Renters Rights Bill achieving Royal Assent, lettings and compliance experts at Beresfords Group are advising landlords to start preparing now for the most significant reform to the private rented sector in decades. While the bill has now officially become law, much of its detail including implementation dates and transitional arrangements remains unclear….
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Hodge Bank announces loans up to £3m, creating even more flexible borrowing options
Specialist mortgage lender, Hodge Bank, has increased its maximum loan size to £3m at 75% LTV and up to £1m at 90% LTV, in an effort to help customers with complex incomes borrow more, and secure homes for their future. The lender continues to work with the broker community to understand what it can do…
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England’s south coast sees highest rent increase in UK
Southampton, Portsmouth and Worthing average rent prices rise by +8%, the highest rise in the UK Renters in Yorkshire get the most for their money with UK’s lowest average rents of £978 Landlords didn’t flock to sell up, amidst Renters’ Rights Act anticipation A report released from one of the UK’s leading estate and…
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