29th September 2025 Tenants at risk as landlords block ECO4 improvements A majority of landlords have indicated that they would rather sell their properties than invest in energy-saving upgrades.
29th September 2025 Almost half of mould issues in rentals remain unresolved Poor housing conditions cost the NHS in England £1.4 billion annually, with £895 million linked to cold and damp.
29th September 2025 1 in 10 social homes still fall below decent standards Around 428,000 social rented homes in England, more than 10% of the total, still fail to meet the Decent Homes Standard.
22nd September 2025 Why HMO availability is falling across England Between June and September 2025, the number of available house shares in England dropped by 15.2%.
19th September 2025 EPC ratings face scepticism across the rental market In LRG’s survey, 67% of tenants said they would rather keep rent low than pay more for an energy-efficient home.
18th September 2025 Rising interest in homeownership among private tenants 29% of tenants have researched whether they could afford to buy a home in the last 12 months.
15th September 2025 Great Britain sees joint second-largest rent decline since 2011:... Newly agreed rents fell 0.4% year-on-year in August 2025, marking the largest decline seen since Covid.
15th September 2025 Short-term renting trend adds pressure to landlords Nearly 1 in 3 letting agents have seen tenants exit long-term contracts early.
15th September 2025 How renters can prepare for changes in 2026 Over 11 million renters in England, equal to 19% of households, will be affected by the Bill.
15th September 2025 There’s a worrying insurance gap at the heart of the lettings market Rana Ali, director of distribution for lettings at Paymentshield, explores the growing insurance gap among renters, the risks it poses, and how timely education and embedded solutions...