Landlord body opposes expanded HMO licensing powers
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has rejected recommendations from MPs that would make it easier for local authorities to introduce selective licensing schemes for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).…
Government outlines landlord redress scheme framework
The Government has outlined the framework for a new landlord ombudsman scheme that would enable tenants to pursue complaints against private landlords without resorting to court proceedings. The proposed regulations,…
Deposit dispute highlights wear and tear challenges
A recent tenancy deposit adjudication case has highlighted the ongoing challenges landlords and tenants face in distinguishing between fair wear and tear and actionable damage at the end of a…
Specialist lender provides £2.85m exit loan in North Yorkshire
Glenhawk has completed a £2.85m development exit loan in North Yorkshire, refinancing an existing development facility on a completed residential property. The transaction provides the borrower with additional time to…
Specialist lender provides £3m for London refurbishments
Black & White Bridging has provided over £3 million in refurbishment finance for two residential properties in North and East London, the specialist lender has announced. The funding supported the…
English rents jump 6.5% as landlords adjust to new rules
Average rents in England increased sharply in June, with annual rental inflation reaching its highest level in nearly two years, according to data from Goodlord. The rise coincides with the…
Guild launches video training series for estate agents
The Guild of Property Professionals has released a six-part video series designed to provide estate agents with business insights and operational guidance. The series, titled Inside the Network, is presented…
Bristol landlord ordered to repay £24,592 over unlicensed HMO
A Bristol landlord has been ordered to repay £24,592 to four former tenants after a tribunal found he operated an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and failed to address…
Buy-to-let yields fall quarterly despite annual gains
Rental yields for buy-to-let landlords declined in the second quarter of 2025 across the majority of English and Welsh regions, despite showing annual growth, according to new data from Fleet…
Bank of England rules out interest rate cuts
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has stated that interest rate cuts remain “off the table”, dampening expectations within the property sector for near-term relief on borrowing costs. The announcement…