The government has issued guidance on how rent increases will work under the Renters’ Rights Act.
A prominent PropTech figure says letting agents must make 2026 the year they prove they are fully compliant with new rules governing the private rental sector.
The confirmation of a 1 May 2026 start date for the Renters Rights Act marks a decisive shift in how the private rented sector will be regulated.
The Government appears to be attempting to legislate its way out of a chronic housing demand crisis, rather than addressing the root cause.
Looking back at the housing market in 2025 and what we can expect from the UK Housing Sector in 2026.
Looking back at the housing market in 2025 and what we can expect from the UK Housing Sector in 2026.
The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee voted 5 to 4 to lower the base rate by 0.25%, from 4% down to 3.75% its lowest level in nearly three years.
A leading lettings and estate agency claims that both landlords and tenants are struggling to engage with the Energy Performance Certificate system, raising serious questions about its usefulness in future.
- Housebuilding Figures Slide
- National Planning Decisions Are Not Working
- Government Overlooks LHA Rates
- Experian Includes Rent Payments in Credit Scoring
- The Most Chaotic Budget In History
- Rents Are Forecast To Rise 12% Over The Next 5 Years
- Renters’ Rights Act To Be Implemented On 1st May 2026
- The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) Is To Scale Up Capacity
