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England and Wales landlord possession claims rise 6% in latest quarter
Landlord possession claims in England and Wales rose by 6% year on year in the second quarter of 2026, while warrants and repossessions both fell, according to the latest Ministry of Justice figures. The statistics cover county court activity from April to June 2026. They show 23,635 landlord possession claims, up from 22,352 in the…
England short-term lets register: what landlords should know before March 2027
England’s planned national register for short-term and holiday lets is expected to be fully operational by March 2027, according to an update reported following a parliamentary response from Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy. For landlords and property owners who offer accommodation on a short-stay basis, the date is a useful planning marker, but it is not…
Digital right to rent checks in England: what landlords should know about code 1.1
Landlords in England who use digital identity services for right to rent checks should note a newly published version of the government’s supplementary code. Version 1.1 was published on 1 September 2026 and changes the technical rules that digital verification services must meet, including how recently expired British and Irish passports can be handled. The…
UK landlord expenses rise 56% in five years, HMRC data shows
Allowable property expenses declared by unincorporated UK landlords rose much faster than rental income over the five years to 2024/25, according to new HM Revenue & Customs statistics. The figures offer a useful national benchmark for landlords reviewing how their own running costs have changed, although they do not show the profitability of an individual…
England rent-rise tribunal decisions jump: what landlords should check
Rent-rise disputes in England are reaching the property tribunal in much greater numbers, according to new analysis of tribunal decisions. Hamptons data reported by Property Industry Eye says 166 market-rent decisions were made in July 2026, almost four times the 44 recorded in July 2025. The increase matters because England’s post-reform rent-setting process puts the…
England’s new station-area planning rules: what landlords should watch
England’s planning framework now gives stronger in-principle support to housing near well-connected train, tram and underground stations. The change is aimed at increasing supply in places where residents can reach jobs and services without relying entirely on a car. For landlords, this is not a new tenancy rule and it does not create an immediate…
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