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Are MPs Calling for a U-Turn on Rent Controls?
Twenty-six MPs have called on the Housing Secretary to reconsider rent controls in England, but the Government has confirmed it currently has no plans to introduce them.
28 Aug 20265 min
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Keep your finger on the pulse. Analysis of rent trends, tenant demand, regulation and the forces shaping the UK rental market.
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Can Recent Rent Tribunal Decisions Change How Landlords Assess Market Rent?
A recent First-tier Tribunal decision gave greater weight to achieved rents than advertised asking prices. Here is what that means for landlords reviewing or defending a rent increase.
14 Aug 20266 min
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Why Are UK Rents Still Rising Despite a More Stable Market?
Even as the UK rental market becomes more balanced, rents continue to rise because demand still outpaces supply. Here is what a steadier market means for landlords and how to price rent with confidence.
9 Aug 20264 min
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UK Heatwave Exposes Pressure on Rental Housing Standards
As heatwaves become more frequent, landlords and property managers face new expectations around property performance, tenant comfort, and long-term maintenance.
16 Jul 20264 min
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UK Rental Market This Summer: Pressure Builds as Regulation Tightens and Tenants Push Back on Costs
The UK private rental market enters summer 2026 in a noticeably more restrained environment, shaped more by affordability limits, regulatory change, and landlord cost pressures than seasonal momentum.
23 May 20264 min
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UK Rents Are Rising Again - Here's What's Behind It
The UK rental market is once again experiencing upward pressure on prices in 2026. While the sharp spikes seen in previous years have eased, rents continue to rise steadily across many regions,...
21 Apr 20263 min
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Beyond Borders: How Global Events Are Quietly Shaping Property Markets
In today's interconnected world, property markets are no longer influenced by local factors alone. Events happening thousands of miles away can have subtle but meaningful effects on housing demand,...
16 Apr 20263 min
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