Merton Council will make an Article 4 Direction permanent across 13 more wards in a bid to clamp down on the growth of HMOs.

Housing Secretary Steve Reed has taken a swipe at buy-to-let landlords by insisting that public money should be redirected from subsidising private rents to funding new homes. He told Lloyds Banking ...

A rogue landlord and his property management firm have been fined for renting out a damp HMO with mushrooms on the walls.

Leasehold campaigners have warned that government plans to introduce exemptions could lead to disputes and mean some leaseholders pay more than Labour’s promised £250 ground rent cap. Its Commonhold ...

Student move-out season raises fly-tipping risks, with landlords urged to prevent bin misuse, waste fines and costly ...

The UK build-to-rent sector attracted £2.2 billion of investment in Q2 2026, marking the strongest second quarter on record.

Brighton & Hove is widening the reach of its selective licensing scheme to take in a further two areas of the city.

Landlord, developer and TV presenter Sian Astley has been picked as Reform UK’s candidate for the Greater Manchester mayoral ...

Standards matter For years, the private rented sector has accepted that stronger enforcement against rogue landlords was both necessary and overdue. No responsible landlord or agent wants to see ...

Manchester's housing boom brings opportunity and scrutiny as Burnham's approach could shape the future for landlords ...

New rules for landlords on digital Right to Rent checks are being launched this autumn. The regulations introduce a new requirement that if a landlord or letting agent chooses to ...

News - Helen Gregory - Croydon Council has promised to conduct more housing inspections under its new selective and additional licensing schemes.