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£7k fines per mistake: agents warned over hidden Renters' Rights exposure

Alto launches free Renters' Rights Risk Calculator as compliance gaps threaten to scale across portfolios

London, April 2026 — Estate and letting agents could be exposed to fines of up to £7,000 per breach under the Renters' Rights Act , rising to £40,000 for repeat offences, with many at risk of unknowingly breaching the new rules from 1st May.

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Coadjute warns many agents risk breaking the law under new AML regime

The majority of UK estate agents may now be at risk of breaching anti-money-laundering (AML) regulations following major changes introduced by HMRC last month, according to compliance technology specialist, Coadjute.

On 9 September, HMRC published revised AML guidance that fundamentally redefines what is mandatory. The word "must" appears 212 times in the document, turning dozens of...

How much a Halloween castle will set you back

The latest research from Enness Global has revealed that, for those looking to follow in the footsteps of Count Dracula this Halloween, the average castle on the UK market will set buyers back around £2.2 million, requiring a deposit of £332,609 and a monthly mortgage repayment of more than £10,000.

Enness Global analysed current castle for sale listings across the UK property market...

Halloween homes from Hell will cost you an average of £448k

The latest property market insight from Yopa reveals that Hell is the most expensive Halloween-related road name in England, but those living on a road with Lantern in the name have seen an almost paranormal property price increase of 44.8% in the past year.

To mark Halloween, Yopa has analysed the most recent Price Paid data from HM Land Registry (Jan-Aug 2025 - latest available)*,...

The unexpected home renovations architects think you should make

More than half of UK homeowners renovated their property last year, according to the 2025 UK Houzz & Home Renovation Trends Report . Most of this was, of course, things like loft conversions, new kitchens, improved plumbing or new electrics. Few people know about the more interesting alterations that can make a big difference to a home's style, originality, practicality and even value....

Uncertainty Ahead of the Budget Drives Record Auction Listings as Sellers Seek Speed and Certainty

First for Auctions , part of LRG , has recorded its largest auction on record as sellers act decisively ahead of the Autumn Budget. October’s catalogue has reached 70 lots, the highest in the company’s history, following a sharp rise in new instructions and a steady stream of buyers continuing to compete for well-priced properties.

Across August and September, First for Auctions...

MAJORITY OF UK HOMEOWNERS AVOID RETROFITTING DUE TO HIGH COSTS AND UNCLEAR SAVINGS

The government is funding £13.2 billion in retrofitting properties[2]
Two-thirds (61%) of homeowners state that upfront cost is the biggest barrier to retrofitting[3]
Younger homeowners are more open to green improvements in their homes[2]
Over half of Brits think retrofitting would make their property more appealing to

AI property platform can help buyers and renters find dream home

Hutch is delighted to announce the launch of their free, all-in-one property platform at www.joinhutch.com . A significant win for buyers and rental tenants, Hutch uses AI to search across all the major UK property aggregator sites, and alerts users as soon as their ideal property hits the market. This modern portal combines user-preference data with the need to be the first to know about...

The Renters' Rights Bill has officially been voted through by MPs

Marc von Grundherr, Director of Benham and Reeves, commented:

"The Renters' Rights Bill has been a painfully protracted process for everyone involved and, during this time, the nation's landlords have been left wondering where they stand and what the future might hold for their investments.

At least we now seem to be heading towards some greater certainty, with MPs having...

Shorter Days Could Leave Home Sellers in the Dark as Buyer Motivation Falls

The latest property market insight from Yopa suggests that, as the clocks go back this weekend, home sellers already struggling in slower market conditions could find it even harder to secure a sale, as shorter days and darker evenings deter potential buyers during the viewing process.

The survey of UK homebuyers*, commissioned by Yopa, found that just 27% prefer to view properties...

Demand for project properties soars above general market

New research from The Property DriveBuy reveals that demand for fixer-upper properties is easily eclipsing overall market demand as homebuyers demonstrate a strong appetite for renovation projects amidst ongoing affordability restrictions due to stubbornly higher mortgage rates and slow but steady house price growth.

Across England, there are currently an estimated 601,525 homes...

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