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08/06/2026

Demand is continuing to shift towards shorter term deals

Despite the average five-year fix being lower than the average two-year fix, demand continued to shift towards shorter-term deals.

08/06/2026

Average rents are climbing and tenant demand is rising

Lomond's latest quarterly report shows the UK rental market posted broad-based rent increases in early 2026, with average rents climbing to £1,384pcm and tenant demand rising sharply.

04/06/2026

The possibility of interest rate hikes back on the table

Greene has hinted at future rate rises, arguing for a 'proactive approach' to growing inflation.

01/06/2026

As US-Iran peace talks inch forward, the dominant force bearing down on the UK prime property market is not a foreign adversary. It is the Labour party tearing itself apart on the road to Makerfield

As Middle East tensions ease and US–Iran peace talks inch forward, the dominant force bearing down on the UK prime property market is not a foreign adversary. It is the Labour Party tearing itself apart on the road to Makerfield

28/05/2026

If you have any existing Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), you are legally required to serve The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 by 31 May 2026, or face fines up to £7,000

28/05/2026

Renters with poor credit or fluctuating incomes will find it difficult to secure private rented accommodation

Renters with poor credit histories or fluctuating incomes could find it increasingly difficult to secure private rented accommodation as landlords respond to reforms under the Renters’ Rights Act, according to the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA).

22/05/2026

Landlords have nine days to act as Renter's Rights Act Compliance gaps emerge

LeaseSafe has identified three recurring Renters' Rights Act compliance mistakes appearing in landlord queries ahead of the 31 May Information Sheet deadline.

21/05/2026

Although there is growing support for the Renters Rights Act nearly half of renters worry the legislation could reduce rental supply and push up costs.

A Barclays Property Insights report finds growing support for the Renters' Rights Act among tenants, even as nearly half worry the legislation could reduce rental supply and push up costs.

20/05/2026

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20/05/2026

Landlords risk fines of up to £30,000 as EPC knowledge gap widens ahead of 2030 deadline

Landmark Information Group reported that planning applications remained at their lowest level in over a decade.