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New data law signals a chance for agents to do things differently
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 officially became law on 19 June, marking the biggest update to the UK’s digital data laws since Brexit. The Act amends — but does not replace — the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy ... more
HMO sector shows strong momentum
A new analysis of student renting suggests that the Houses in Multiple Occupation sector demonstrates particularly robust fundamentals. Data from portal StuRents shows that some 77% of British students choose HMO accommodation over Purpose Built ... more
Rents reach record average across England
Rents rose during May, with price rises recorded in all but one region of England, says Goodlord. The average rent of a new tenancy is now £1,226, up from £1,216 in April – a rise of almost 1%. This is the highest rental average ... more