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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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Nearly half of homebuyers move to neighbourhoods they barely know - So how do you find the right home if you aren't familiar with the area?

New research from The Property DriveBuy reveals that nearly half of homebuyers are unfamiliar with their new neighbourhoods before moving in, with more than one in five admitting they visited the area fewer than three times before buying.

The Property DriveBuy surveyed over 1,000 recent UK homebuyers* and found that as many as one in five moved more than 50 miles from their original...

Estate agency sector set for growth in 2025, but rising competition continues to squeeze revenues

The latest analysis from GetAgent Exchange has found that 2025 is set to bring renewed growth for the UK estate agency sector, with both market size and the number of businesses expected to increase, before continuing on an upward trajectory into 2026.

GetAgent Exchange analysed the latest and historic data on the market size of the UK residential real estate agents sector, based on...

Biggest property put-offs could see homebuyers offer £40k less or more - From flying flags to aggressive dog breeds

The latest research from Springbok Properties has revealed the biggest property put-offs that could see buyers offer as much as £40,000 less, if not more, leaving many sellers struggling to achieve their asking price in the current market.

Springbok Properties surveyed over 1,000 UK homebuyers to uncover the biggest property put-offs that are likely to deter a buyer both when it...

Business commentary to Interest Rate

Melanie Pizzey, CEO and Founder of the Global Payroll Alliance, commented:

"The Bank of England's decision to hold rates offers stability, but it won't change the fact that the jobs market is slowing and pay growth is easing.

For employers, steady borrowing costs help with workforce planning, but caution on recruitment and wage rises is set to continue. For employees, that...

Five-Point Plan to Turbocharge Britain's House Building Programme

BRITAIN'S housing market is being hampered by a cycle of delay and undersupply, a leading property expert has warned.

Mish Liyanage , the founder of the Mistoria Group, said solving the issue is a "national mission that requires bold action.

Mr Liyanage has also outlined five steps he believes could help deal with the problem.

He said: "Britain's housing crisis is no longer...

What to Do When Your Home Repairs Keep Being Delayed

For many tenants, reporting a problem in their home is just the start of a long and frustrating process. While landlords are legally obliged to keep their properties safe and in good condition, it is not uncommon for repairs to be delayed, ignored, or only partially completed. What begins as a minor inconvenience – a leaking tap or a broken window – can quickly escalate into a serious issue...

Decline in change of use further constricting housing supply

Jonathan Samuels, CEO of Octane Capital, believes that a decline in conversion projects could ultimately prevent the Government from hitting its ambitious housing delivery targets, as the firm's latest analysis has revealed that the number of homes created through change of use has fallen sharply in the last five years.

Octane Capital analysed official Government figures* on net...

UK Attractions That Send House Prices Skyrocketing

With the summer holidays and summer tourism coming to an end, homeowners living near popular UK attractions may be interested to know the effect this can have on their properties.

But, which UK attraction has the most positive impact on increasing property value?

To help find out, buy-to-let insurance experts at Alan Boswell Group analysed the impact the UK’s most popular attractions...

Why Property Developers Are Turning to Video Content to Win Over Buyers

=Property development has always been about vision. Showing potential where others see empty land. Convincing buyers to invest in something that doesn't yet exist.

But the tools for sharing that vision have changed dramatically.

Static CGI renders and floor plans no longer cut it. Today's buyers expect more. They want to experience a property before it's built. They want to...

Prime London second home purchases fall by over 50% as market braces for further tax changes

The latest research from Jefferies London shows that second home purchases have fallen by 42% across the capital over the last 12 months, with this decline even more pronounced across the prime market at 51%.

Jefferies London analysed sold price records from the Land Registry, looking at transactions to have completed over the last year and the market split between Category A sales (...

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