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21st Aug 2025
Agreed lets fall and rental growth slows in prime London
Rental availability across prime London increased to a four-year high as new instructions grew in July, according to data just released by LonRes. The consultancy says the number of agreed lets fell on an annual basis in July, while rental growth slowed slightly. Annual rental growth in July... more
8th Aug 2025
Renting with pets: When can landlords say no? (Renters' Rights Bill)
According to the State Of The Lettings Industry report, 54% of tenants already have a pet or would like one if the rules were more accommodating. Yet, despite this demand, only... more
17th Jul 2025
Treasury confirms permanent Mortgage Guarantee Scheme to boost homeownership
In a significant policy announcement on 15 July 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves, MP, unveiled plans to enhance homeownership opportunities across the UK by providing government backing to lenders who offer mortgages with deposits as low as 5%. By making this scheme permanent, the UK Government aims to... more
16th Jul 2025
Renters' Rights: key updates and guidance as the legislation moves forwards
The Bill has completed its crucial Report Stage in the House of Lords, bringing significant changes and implications for letting agents and landlords. It will now move to its Third Reading in the Lords on 21 July 2025 (typically a short stage to tidy any final amendments) and then return to the House... more
7th Jul 2025
UK Government launch Decent Homes Standard consultation
The proposals included will apply to both the social and private rented sectors in England so that all homes are free from damp, mould, and other hazards. The consultation, launched on 2 July 2025, also covers how local authorities would enforce the new standard and includes a proposal that it becomes... more
4th Jul 2025
Pet insurance withdrawn from Renters’ Rights Bill
Proposals for landlords to require tenants to take out pet damage insurance have been scrapped following amendments tabled by the UK Government ahead of the Bill's Report Stage in the House of Lords. Propertymark is urging Peers to support an alternative amendment to allow for a dedicated pet deposit.... more
20th Jun 2025
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 and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).... more
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