
Landlords Turn to Agents as Regulation Grows
Approximately 66% of UK property owners now rely on lettings agents for management, the strongest level recorded in two years, according to a Pegasus Insight st

Nearly a third of HMRC-approved software for landlords can't submit complete tax returns, raising concerns ahead of deadlines.











Hampshire Trust Bank refinances 40 North West properties with £9.8m deal, unlocking funds for acquisitions, covering buy-to-let and commercial properties.





Approximately 66% of UK property owners now rely on lettings agents for management, the strongest level recorded in two years, according to a Pegasus Insight st

UK housing shift where over half of family homes are now affordable, with 51% priced below £301,000, up from 45% last year.

HMO tenants demand better housemate vetting after a study found 21% felt unsafe due to a housemate, with 60% wanting more information.

The UK property regulator calls for stronger coordination between oversight and complaint resolution ahead of new independent regulation for agents.

Connells Group upgrades nearly 40 branches as part of estate modernisation programme with focus on branch upgrades.

UK storm damage payouts rose 32% to £244 million in 2025 due to severe weather, including Storm Éowyn and Storm Floris.

Hampshire Trust Bank refinances 40 North West properties with £9.8m deal, unlocking funds for acquisitions, covering buy-to-let and commercial properties.

Estate agents adapt to AI search tools, changing how clients discover them with AI-driven platforms like ChatGPT.

Conservatives pledge to eliminate inheritance tax on family homes, offering a £1 million allowance for couples if elected.

Nearly a third of HMRC-approved software for landlords can't submit complete tax returns, raising concerns ahead of deadlines.