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The private rental sector (PRS) is on the cusp of its most significant transformation in decades. For landlords and their professional advisers, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is not just a legislative milestone – it is a strategic inflection point. With sweeping reforms set to take effect from May, decisions made in the next few months will impact the viability of portfolios.

A 264-home, 50%-affordable scheme has completed in Fulham, delivered by Peabody and Mount Anvil with support from the GLA and Hammersmith and Fulham Council.

UK planning and development consultancy Lichfields has announced 12 promotions, reflecting continued growth in workload and sustained demand for planning and development services. 

Property Redress has published its 2025 annual report, revealing a 47% increase in complaint enquiries across the residential property sector over the past year, while resolution times have improved and early settlements have increased.

The latest analysis by property management specialist Rushbrook & Rathbone has warned landlords against neglecting proper management and maintenance as they face increasing financial pressure from incoming regulation such as the Renters’ Rights Act. Their analysis shows that the average landlord across England risks devaluing their property by as much as £36,429 over a typical 10-year ownership period if they fail to invest in ongoing upkeep and maintenance, with this potential loss climbing as high as £75,000 in London. 

West London continues to prove popular with homebuyers and renters alike, with recent data highlighting Chiswick as one of the most searched-for neighbourhoods in the capital.* Meeting this demand, L&Q is offering a collection of one- and two-bedroom Shared Ownership apartments at Kew Bridge Rise on the border of Chiswick and Brentford. 

Average service charges on leasehold flats have exceeded £200 per month for the first time, according to reports published by The Negotiator, Landlord Today and Property Wire.

When the government announced its consultation on home buying and selling reform, the headlines focused on speed. Ministers claimed the average transaction time could fall by four weeks, with buyers and sellers collectively saving £1.5bn a year.

County estate agents Nicol & Co. are to hold a free seminar aimed at guiding Worcestershire’s landlords through the maze of the Renters’ Rights Act which is introducing a major overhaul of the private rented sector. 

“The value impact completely varies, depending on the severity of the mould and the property type. One factor that is often overlooked is that mould is often a result of the lifestyle of the occupant (i.e. not ventilating well, inconsistent temperatures, high internal humidity), so it’s important to diagnose why the mould is there in the first place.

This week, the Government announced that flat owners, landlords, renters and businesses can now access grants of up to £500 per charge point. On paper, it sounds like good news, but in reality, the reaction across the EV charging sector tells a very different story. Denis Watling, Managing Director at ChargeGuru UK, warns that the new structure cuts vital support for apartment buildings, which is a change that could seriously stall EV adoption for millions of people living in flats.Below, Denis breaks dow