Landlord ordered to repay £30,600 over unlicensed HMO
A landlord in Lambeth has been ordered to pay £30,600 to four tenants following a tribunal ruling over an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) with fire safety deficiencies. Rebecca…
Rising energy costs threaten UK property market stability
UK households are facing renewed financial pressure as rising energy costs and persistent inflation threaten to delay anticipated interest rate cuts, according to analysis following the Chancellor’s Spring Forecast delivered…
Properties in England’s commuter towns listed from £535k
Five properties in commuter locations across England have been listed for sale, with prices ranging from £535,000 to £799,950, according to estate agents. The properties are located in areas with…
Lomond expands into Liverpool with Homesure acquisition
Lomond has acquired Liverpool-based lettings and estate agency Homesure for an undisclosed fee. Homesure manages over 1,700 properties across Liverpool, while it has three city location and 30 members of…
Liverpool increasing rogue landlord enforcement
Liverpool City Council is adding 34 to its landlord licensing team, in signs the council is looking to get tougher on those who flaunt the rules. This will bring up…
Mortgage broker fees rise 28% to average £643, survey finds
Mortgage broker fees have increased by more than 28% over the past year, with the average charge reaching £643, according to research by Boon Brokers. The survey found that 56%…
Rental advert withdrawn after voting rights controversy
A letting agent in Hertfordshire has withdrawn a property listing after it stated that tenants would not be able to register to vote at the address, prompting criticism from tenant…
Limited company landlords raise rents more than individuals
Landlords operating through limited company structures are 14 percentage points more likely to increase rents than individual landlords, according to data from property research firm Pegasus Insight. The company’s Landlord…
Majority of HMOs and converted flats fail fire safety checks
More than half of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and converted flats are failing to meet fire safety standards during audits, according to analysis of Home Office statistics. Data from…
Foxtons revenue rises 5% as lettings offset flat profits
London estate agency Foxtons reported group revenue of £172.5 million for 2025, representing a 5% increase, while operating profit remained largely static at £22.2 million compared to £22.1 million in…