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Renters’ Rights Act, launch of the private rented sector database and what landlords need to know

The Government has announced the second phase of the Renters' Rights Act, detailing the introduction of the Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database. The rollout, on a region-by-region basis, will begin in the West Midlands from December 2026.

Over 54,000 homes hit the market following back to school rush

Over 50,000 homes have hit the market since the nation's schools returned following the summer holidays, with the level of property for sale climbing by as much as 35% across some areas of England, according to the latest research by Yopa.

Landlords face vacant-property security squeeze as costs limit preferred protection measures

Three quarters of commercial landlords say budget pressures are limiting the level of vacant-property protection they would like to put in place. This comes despite widespread expectations that risks around empty buildings will increase – and at a time when vacant property, especially in the high street, is making headlines.

AI will insist that agents work faster

New insight from Propoly reveals that, despite the hype around AI replacing human workers, the technology is more likely to replace individual tasks than letting agents themselves. But while AI may not replace the agent, it will raise the bar for them, enabling faster service, smarter decision-making and higher expectations from landlords and tenants.

People on lowest incomes hit hardest by noise, new research finds

Lower earners are more likely to report being regularly disturbed by noise, according to a new report, which states that urgent action is needed to close health inequality gaps in England and Wales.The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has today published a major new report, Sound Thinking, warning that noise pollution remains a significant but often overlooked threat to public health and wellbeing, with nearly a quarter of people saying they are regularly disturbed by noise and many beli

Traditional estate agencies crying out for staff, with almost 1,300 agents needed across England

The latest research by eXp UK, the platform for personal estate agents and estate agency businesses, has revealed that traditional estate agencies are currently advertising for almost 1,300 new agents across England, despite the more subdued market conditions seen in 2026.

Derby’s biggest independent property brand announces new CEO 

Derby’s biggest independent property brand, Cope&Co, has announced the appointment of its new CEO. Annie Cope, who has worked for the residential, sales and property lettings business since 2021, takes over the reins from her mother, Susan Cope. 

The £300 job that prevents the £25,000 one

Why the cheapest line on your maintenance schedule is quietly protecting the most expensive one — and how a blocked gutter ends in a Section 20.

Social Media Influencers Face Legal Threats Making TikToks at Home, Lawyers Warn

Social media influencers are "sleepwalking” into legal battles with their landlords by filming content from their homes, a leading property solicitor has warned.

Could AI Spot Your Block’s Energy Waste?

Understanding what a building uses overnight could help managing agents answer difficult questions about energy costs. Artificial intelligence could make those answers easier to find.

Flea season isn't over: why September could be the month to check your home

Flea season is here and growing concern among pet owners is showing, with UK searches for “symptoms of fleas in cats” soaring by 4,150% over the past month. 

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