22+ hour, 47+ min ago  (460+ words) Landlords could soon be dealing with tenant requests to install plug-in solar panels, The i Paper reports. It says that ministers are considering changes that may limit refusals as the technology reaches UK shelves this summer. The proposals would give…...

22+ hour, 47+ min ago  (293+ words) Most renters report positive or neutral relationships with their landlord ahead of the Renters" Rights Act taking effect this week. According to Hiscox, just 5% of tenants describe their experience as negative. Nearly a quarter say their relationship is friendly, with…...

21+ hour, 16+ min ago  (96+ words) Hello, My daughter's flat sale in London has fallen through. She had quite a few viewings but only one offer which was considerably under the asking price. The tenants have given notice. She's reluctant to put it back on the…...

21+ hour, 20+ min ago  (650+ words) The Guardian is reporting that the Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering imposing a year-long rent freeze on landlords as a special measure to alleviate the cost of living crisis caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This will…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (373+ words) Rental scams are on the rise as supply dwindles ahead of the Renters" Rights Act, claims an estate agent. Essex and Suffolk estate agents Boydens warn that rental scams have become more widespread as landlords sell up ahead of the…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (795+ words) Several lenders have cut buy to let mortgage rates and expanded product ranges, with changes spanning five-year fixes, trackers and short-term let deals. Fleet Mortgages has reduced pricing by 20bps on its 3% fee, 75% LTV five-year fixed products across standard, limited company…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (336+ words) Houses are attracting the strongest demand at the moment, particularly in the North West and the Midlands. Demand among both first time buyers and new investers is highest at the lower end of the market. Where speed matters, houses usually…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago  (452+ words) Demand still continues to outstrip supply as landlords lose confidence in the government, according to a new report. Propertymark's Housing Insight report reveals a number of member agents are worried about the upcoming Renters' Rights Act, with more single property…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago  (295+ words) The government has confirmed that tenants remain responsible for reporting changes for Universal Credit. In a written question, the government confirmed that while information from landlords can trigger checks and investigations, the tenant should still report any change in circumstances…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago  (329+ words) The Shadow Housing Secretary has said he has received a Section 21 notice, blaming Labour's housing reforms for prompting landlords to sell up. Speaking at a London Housing Conference, James Cleverly said the notice was issued after his landlord decided to…...