With the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax deadline just 14 days away, Propertymark is calling on landlords and letting agents to ensure they are compliant before 6 April 2026.

Rental supply pressures grow as the Renters’ Rights Act prompts landlords across the UK property market to reassess their positions.

From 1 May 2026, renters will gain stronger protections, including limits on rent increases and fairer eviction rules.

The capital’s private rented sector includes more than 400,000 university students, making student housing cycles a major factor in how the reforms will play out.

Seasonal trends are providing limited respite in parts of the country, but longer-term challenges remain unresolved, according to newly released data from Propertymark.

The Decent Homes Standard will be enforced from 2035, three years earlier than Propertymark's preferred 2037 timeline but providing sufficient compliance time.

Limited rental supply, rising operating costs, and higher mortgage rates continue to push rents upward across the UK.

Six applicants competed for each rental property in November

Just over half of landlords reported awareness of tax-related changes, including capital gains tax adjustments and alterations to landlord tax relief, while awareness of upcoming...

The North East saw rents fall 22% month-on-month, marking one of the sharpest regional declines.