Regulation & Law
    15th May 2026

    Upper Tribunal overturns landlord’s HMO penalty in ‘rack rent’ ruling

    Judge rules landlord receiving less than two-thirds of HMO income was not legally in control of the property.
    Housing Market
    15th May 2026

    First-time buyers held back by ‘deposit myth’

    Key drivers ruling themselves out of the housing market because of misconceptions over size of deposits, says MAB’s Rachel Geddes.
    Regulation & Law
    15th May 2026

    Rayner second favourite to become PM after Stamp Duty furore over

    Former Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner cleared of wrongdoing by HMRC and can now challenge for leader.
    Regulation & Law
    15th May 2026

    Influential think tank proposes rent controls offset by landlord tax concessions

    Allowing landlords to deduct full mortgage interest costs from tax would prevent a sell-off, Joseph Rowntree Foundation claims.
    Housing Market
    15th May 2026

    Council search wait times balloon beyond four months

    Property deals are collapsing as local authority search turnarounds are extending longer putting greater pressure on chains.
    Regulation & Law
    14th May 2026

    Rent arrears hit new high, Reposit reveals

    Landlords and tenants are continuing to feel the impact of cost pressures, says Reposit boss Ben Grech.

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