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Renters' Rights Act Prompts Landlords to Reconsider Property Portfolios, Goodlord Finds
More than a quarter of UK landlords are reducing their property portfolios or have already done so over the past year, according to research published by lettings technology provider Goodlord.
Benjamin Adah — Nov 08, 2026UK House-Price Growth Slows to 0.5% as Buyers Face Rising Mortgage Costs
UK house-price growth slowed to its weakest level since January 2024 in October, according to Nationwide's latest House Price Index, adding to concerns that higher borrowing costs and economic uncertainty are weighing on the property market.
Benjamin Adah — Nov 06, 2026Grainger Reaches Construction Milestone on £75m Guildford Rental Development
UK residential landlord Grainger has reached a major construction milestone at Alloy Apartments, the second phase of its The Mint build-to-rent development in Guildford, Surrey
Benjamin Adah — Nov 05, 2026Birmingham's £240,000 Fire-Safety Fine Sends Warning to Residential Property Owners
A property company has been fined £240,000 after failing to comply with a Birmingham City Council Improvement Notice requiring fire-detection upgrades across three residential tower blocks at Solihull Heights.
Benjamin Adah — Nov 04, 2026Ibstock Profit Warning Exposes Continuing Weakness in UK Housebuilding
The UK's housebuilding slowdown has been brought into sharper focus after building materials manufacturer Ibstock issued a profit warning, citing weaker demand for bricks and a deterioration in market conditions.
Benjamin Adah — Nov 03, 2026Gateshead Issues First £3,600 Fine for Illegal Section 21 Notice Under Renters' Rights Act
Gateshead Council has fined a landlord £3,600 for serving an unlawful Section 21 eviction notice after the no-fault eviction route was abolished under the Renters' Rights Act.
Benjamin Adah — Nov 03, 2026Build-to-Rent Investment Hits £4.2bn as London Development Stalls
UK build-to-rent investment reached £4.2bn in 2026, but British Land has paused its £4bn Canada Water scheme amid viability challenges.
Benjamin Adah — Nov 01, 2026Unsafe Cladding Bill Introduced with Fines up to £500,000
The Remediation of Unsafe Cladding Bill, introduced on 14 October 2026, imposes criminal liability and fines up to £500,000 on building owners who delay remediation.
Benjamin Adah — Nov 01, 2026Veco Launches AI Tools for Lettings Admin and Tenant Repairs
Veco has released four AI features for estate and letting agents covering compliance documents, supplier invoices, repair reporting, and applicant matching.
Benjamin Adah — Oct 30, 2026Mortgage Rates Near 6% as Sub-5% Deals Almost Vanish
Average two- and five-year fixed rates reached 5.97% and 5.99% in October 2026, with only nine sub-5% deals left on the market.
Benjamin Adah — Oct 29, 2026UK House Price Growth Slows to 0.9% as London Falls 2.2%
Annual UK house price growth eased to 0.9% in August 2026, with London posting a 2.2% decline as mortgage approvals sit well below historic norms.
Benjamin Adah — Oct 29, 2026Landlord Registration Opens December 2026: £65-Per-Property Fee Confirmed
The Renters' Rights Act landlord register opens in the West Midlands on 15 December 2026, with a £65 annual dwelling fee and fines up to £40,000 for non-compliance.
Benjamin Adah — Oct 28, 2026Vistry Wins Approval for 2,170‑Home Kingston Regeneration
Vistry and Kingston Council have secured approval for phase two of the Cambridge Road Estate regeneration in south‑west London, a scheme that will deliver 2,170 new homes in total.
Benjamin Adah — Oct 27, 2026UK Buy-to-Let Yields Hit 15-Year High as Average Returns Rise to 7.22%
Average UK buy-to-let gross rental yields have climbed to 7.22%, their highest level since early 2011, according to new Paragon Bank analysis. HMOs are producing even stronger headline returns at 8.80%.
Benjamin Adah — Oct 25, 2026UK Housing Affordability Improves as 51% of Family Homes Become Affordable, Zoopla Reports
More than half of two- and three-bedroom houses listed for sale across Britain are now affordable to an average-income household, according to new Zoopla research. However, high mortgage costs and significant regional differences continue to restrict buyers.
Benjamin Adah — Oct 24, 2026East Midlands Leads UK Buy-to-Let Returns as Regional Rental Yields Top 8%
New buy-to-let figures reveal a widening regional divide in landlord returns, with the East Midlands producing an average 8.10% gross yield while Greater London sits at just 5.79%.
Benjamin Adah — Oct 23, 2026What Is Rental Yield and Why Does It Matter? A UK Property Investor’s Guide
Understanding rental yield is one of the first skills every property investor should develop. Whether you are considering your first buy-to-let, an HMO, or a larger property portfolio, rental yield can help you compare potential investments and determine whether the expected rental income justifies the amount you are putting into a property.
Benjamin Adah — Oct 23, 2026UK Government Introduces New Unsafe Cladding Bill to Accelerate Building Safety Repairs
The UK Government has introduced new legislation designed to accelerate unsafe cladding repairs, strengthen accountability and make it easier to pursue companies responsible for dangerous building materials.
Benjamin Adah — Oct 23, 2026Is Property Investing Still Worth It in the UK in 2026? Latest Market Data Reveals Opportunities and Risks
UK buy-to-let rental yields have reached their highest level in 15 years, but rising mortgage costs and changing regulations are creating new challenges. We examine whether property investment remains worthwhile in 2026.
Benjamin Adah — Oct 21, 2026Best UK Locations for Buy-to-Let Investment in 2026: New Data Reveals Highest Rental Yields
New research reveals which UK regions offer the highest average buy-to-let rental yields in 2026. We examine the strongest-performing markets and what investors should consider before buying.
Benjamin Adah — Oct 19, 2026