The Government has announced plans to introduce independent regulation of property agents, including mandatory licensing and appropriate qualifications. The announcement covers letting agents, estate agents and property managers, with the Government saying the proposals are intended to tackle poor practice and strengthen standards across the industry. There’s still plenty of detail to be confirmed, and there’s […]
Register your rental property: What landlords need to know
The Government has confirmed that its new ‘Register your rental property’ service will begin rolling out across England from 15 December 2026 as part of the next phase of the Renters’ Rights Act. For landlords in Yorkshire and the Humber, registration will begin on 15 April 2027, with properties needing to be registered by 14 July 2027. What does this mean for […]
Landlords Capitalise on a Cooling Property Market
Buy-to-let investors are increasingly using their strong negotiating position to secure significant discounts as the housing market cools. According to analysis from Hamptons, landlords accounted for 14.1% of all property purchases across Great Britain in July 2026, compared with a year-to-date average of 12.4%. Investors are also becoming more ambitious with their offers. The average […]
