Letting agency fined for ‘endangering vulnerable tenants’

The private rented sector continues to hold up well despite ongoing cost and regulatory headwinds, with most landlords remaining profitable, research from Foundation Home Loans reveals. A study by the specialist buy-to-let lender, in partnership with Pegasus Insight, found 84% of landlords said their lettings activity was profitable in the first quarter of 2026, while average…

Plans for a Great Repeal Bill to ditch “daft” property regulations has been unveiled by Reform UK, with the industry giving its reaction. The party, which surged in the English council elections earlier this month, has told The Neg that it plans to ditch the Renters’ Rights Act if it got into Number 10 at…

Offenders could face eviction, fines or up to two years in prison Author: Gemma Discover more from Sovereign Prime Property Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe

Landlords and agents only have until 1st October to ensure their Right to Rent procedures comply with updated Government guidance, or risk fines of up to £20,000 per occupier. The new code of practice sets out how landlords and letting agents should avoid discrimination when carrying out Right to Rent checks, including ensuring applicants are…

Fine & Country has launched a newly refreshed suite of ‘For Sale’ boards as part of the brand’s “ongoing evolution” for its 25th anniversary in 2026. The new boards feature the recently unveiled Fine & Country logo. The agency said the refresh is intended to create a more contemporary brand presence across its international network,…

The legal challenge sought to overturn the council’s grant of outline planning permissions for the development, which includes 10,000 new homes Author: Gemma Discover more from Sovereign Prime Property Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe