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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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73% OF HOME MOVERS SAY POOR PLANNING WASTED HOURS - HERE'S WHAT WENT WRONG

73% of UK home movers lost time due to poor planning or logistical challenges.
40% of movers lost 4 - 9 hours during the process.
47% of first-time renters underestimated how many trips they'd need due to not having access to a van or a bigger vehicle, causing major time setbacks.

From packing and moving boxes to setting...

Most expensive homes sold so far this year revealed – where does your region rank?

The latest research from global HNW finance brokerage, Enness Global , has found that whilst the wider UK property market may be treading water at present, high-end properties are continuing to change hands for eye-watering sums, with the top five most expensive homes sold so far this year going for between £25 million and £41 million.

Enness analysed thousands of sold price records...

First-time buyer demand falls sharply across Britain's major cities, with Nottingham leading the decline

The latest research by Yopa has shown that first-time buyer demand has dropped significantly across a number of major British cities, with Nottingham seeing the sharpest decline since the start of the year.

Yopa analysed first-time buyer (FTB) demand based on the proportion of homes listed under buying schemes* that have already sold subject to contract as a percentage of total...

Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ no golden ticket for global investors

As speculation grows around Donald Trump's proposed 'Gold Card' scheme for foreign investors, international property consultancy, Astons , explores whether the initiative offers genuine value, or whether tried and tested alternatives in Europe present a better proposition for international clients.

An unclear proposition at a high price

The Gold Card, first mentioned in the context...

Greek Property Hotspots

The latest market insight from international property consultancy, Astons , highlights the Greek property hotspots where investors are most likely to find real estate that meets the value threshold required to qualify for residency through investment (RBI), also known as the Golden Visa.

Greece's Golden Visa programme has long been a key route for non-EU investors seeking residency...

Free Tool Helps House Hunters Dodge Costly Surprises

Searching for a new home? A smart new tool could save you thousands and a whole lot of stress.

IntelligentHomeInformation.co.uk (IHI) is offering free Instant Risk Screening Reports to help homebuyers spot hidden dangers before they commit to a property. From flood zones to unstable ground and nearby infrastructure projects, these risks can derail a purchase or lead to unexpected...

Kitchen Trade Expert Shares Five Benefits of Fully Assembled Units

The UK kitchen and bedroom fitting sector is currently facing a number of challenges. The UK Trade Skills Index 2023 report revealed that 937,000 new workers will be needed in the construction and trade industries by 2032 to meet the demands of the sector, impacted by the widening skills loss posed by Brexit, an ageing workforce and rising costs.

In 2024, the UK kitchen market saw...

Buying in Spain's a 'Breeze' with Taylor Wimpey España

With the Spanish summer sunshine still within grasping distance of recent memory, but increasingly grey skies here in the UK, it's easy to see why many families consider buying second homes in Spain at this time of year. Enjoying the outdoor lifestyle, with all the associated health benefits, is a great deal simpler when it's not pouring with rain.

Buying a property in Spain, though...

Your poorly performing train station could be costing you £33k on the value of your home

The latest research by eXp UK , the nation's leading self-employed estate agency platform, has revealed that there's a huge £33,000 house price gap between the average home within close proximity to the nation's best and worst performing train stations.

eXp UK analysed the top 20 best and worst train stations across the country based on cancellation rates*, looking at the average...

Park home demand spreads nationwide, as downsizers look for greater certainty and affordability

The latest Park Home Demand Index from over-50s property specialists, Regency Living , has revealed a continued uptick in demand for park homes across England, and particularly strong growth coming in some unexpected areas of the country in the third quarter of 2025.

Regency Living analysed current park home for sale stock across each county of England*, looking at which areas were...

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