{"id":7449,"date":"2025-06-24T07:28:27","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T07:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentila.co.uk\/blog\/?p=7449"},"modified":"2025-06-24T07:33:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T07:33:00","slug":"landlord-press-review-june-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentila.co.uk\/blog\/landlord-press-review-june-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Landlord press review: June 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-516\" title=\"newspaper\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentila.co.uk\/assets\/img\/blog\/blog_news_3.png\" alt=\"Landlord press review\" width=\"100%\" height=\"\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"lead\">Like every month, Rentila offers you an overview of the main real estate news of interest to landlords and tenants. This month, we focus on: UK\u2019s Build-to-Rent sector sees record \u00a3832m investment; UK house prices drop as motivated sellers slash asking prices; UK mortgage approvals drop for third month in a row; More than half of tenants will challenge rent rises; Rental reforms will not work unless Govt provides clarity; Government\u2019s EPC targets for landlords are \u2018unrealistic\u2019&#8230; Happy reading and&#8230; renting!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"phase-content__flag phase-1\">The market<\/div>\n<p><!--section--><\/p>\n<h5>The most sought-after city for shared living revealed<\/h5>\n<p>Cardiff has emerged as the UK\u2019s leading city for shared living, with 16.9% of its listed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) already secured by tenants, a study reveals.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/the-most-sought-after-city-for-shared-living-revealed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Property industry reacts to Zoopla House Price Index<\/h5>\n<p>Buyers and sellers have sprung into action after Easter, with the number of sales agreed in May the highest in four years, according to according to Zoopla\u2019s latest House Price Index.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/propertyindustryeye.com\/property-industry-reacts-to-zoopla-house-price-index-14\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>UK\u2019s Build-to-Rent sector sees record \u00a3832m investment<\/h5>\n<p>A surge in Build-to-Rent (BTR) investment has propelled the sector to new heights, with a 50% rise in funding over the past year, research reveals.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/uks-build-to-rent-sector-sees-record-832m-investment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>House prices dip in May after stamp duty change<\/h5>\n<p>House prices in the UK fell slightly in May after market activity dropped following the end of the stamp duty holiday earlier this year according to the latest data from lender Halifax.<br \/>\nPrices fell by 0.4 per cent in May after rising 0.3 per cent in April, putting the value of an average UK home at \u00a3296,648.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityam.com\/house-prices-dip-in-may-after-stamp-duty-change\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>The UK\u2019s housing market faces recovery challenges<\/h5>\n<p>The UK\u2019s housing market is navigating turbulent waters following a sharp 28% drop in transactions in April 2025, an analysis reveals.<br \/>\nIt says the turmoil was triggered by stamp duty rules that cut the nil rate band and increased the surcharge for additional properties.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/the-uks-housing-market-faces-recovery-challenges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>UK house prices drop as motivated sellers slash asking prices<\/h5>\n<p>Buyer demand was up three per cent year on year in June, while the number of homes coming to the market has risen 11 per cent year on year, Rightmove found.<br \/>\nSellers are \u201cmore motivated\u201d to sell as buyers want to \u201ctake advantage of lower mortgage rates.\u201d<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityam.com\/uk-house-prices-drop-as-motivated-sellers-slash-asking-prices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Rightmove reveals \u00a31m homes for sale has doubled since 2019<\/h5>\n<p>This is according to a new report from property platform Rightmove, which also reveals that just over 5% of UK property for sale is now priced in the \u00a31m or more bracket compared with slightly under 3% in 2019.<br \/>\nThe analysis examined homes for sale between January and April 2025 and then compared those figures against the same four months in 2019.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mortgagefinancegazette.com\/market-news\/rightmove-reveals-1m-homes-for-sale-has-doubled-since-2019-19-06-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>London lettings market gaining momentum<\/h5>\n<p>Foxtons has released its Letting Market Index for May 2025, which shows rising demand and supply in London\u2019s lettings market due to \u201cseasonal momentum\u201d, with a more modest picture year-on-year.<br \/>\nThe rise in applicant registrations and market listings last month continues to demonstrate resilience as we head into summer&#8230;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/propertyindustryeye.com\/london-lettings-market-gaining-momentum-foxtons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"phase-content__flag phase-1\">Mortgage<\/div>\n<p><!--section--><\/p>\n<h5>Landlords miss out on green BTL mortgage savings without EPC reassessments<\/h5>\n<p>Landlords could be missing opportunities to secure cheaper green mortgages by not updating their Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) assessments after making energy-saving improvements to their properties, a study reveals.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/landlords-miss-out-on-green-btl-mortgage-savings-without-epc-reassessments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>UK mortgage approvals drop for third month in a row<\/h5>\n<p>The number of mortgages approved by UK lenders for home purchases dropped more than anticipated in April as the end of a tax break on stamp duty cooled demand, according to data from the Bank of England.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/uk-mortgage-approvals-bank-of-england-095340528.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Relaxed mortgage rules could increase first-time buyer deals by a quarter<\/h5>\n<p>Changes in the way lenders stress test borrowers for mortgages could lead to a huge jump in the amount of first-time buyers able to access the housing market, according to Savills.<br \/>\nSavills\u2019 analysis found first-time buyer transactions could increase by up to 24 per cent over the next five years if lending rules continue to relax.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityam.com\/relaxed-mortgage-rules-could-increase-first-time-buyer-deals-by-a-quarter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Nationwide cuts mortgage rates, while other lenders increase them<\/h5>\n<p>Nationwide\u2019s new lowest lending rate now stands at 3.9%, with reductions also made for those remortgaging to the Society. Rates for existing customers switching, which are not changing, already start from 3.84%.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/propertyindustryeye.com\/nationwide-cuts-mortgage-rates-while-other-lenders-increase-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Average fixed mortgage rates stay broadly flat with small changes<\/h5>\n<p>The latest Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report data reveals the overall average two- and five-year fixed rates dropped by 0.06% and 0.01% to 5.12% and 5.09% respectively. The overall choice of mortgages fell slightly alongside a drop in the average shelf-life of a mortgage.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/propertyindustryeye.com\/average-fixed-mortgage-rates-stay-broadly-flat-with-small-changes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Zero deposit\u2019 mortgages surge 32% in past year<\/h5>\n<p>\u2018Zero deposit\u2019 or 100% mortgages are loans where the value borrowed matches the value of the property being purchased. These products are primarily designed for individuals who haven\u2019t been able to save enough to pay a deposit.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ifamagazine.com\/zero-deposit-mortgages-surge-32-in-past-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Interest rates set to be held at 4.25 per cent \u2013 what it means for mortgages<\/h5>\n<p>The Bank of England will hold interest rates at 4.25 per cent on Thursday, economists predict, which could mean higher mortgage rates for longer.<br \/>\nAlmost all major economic forecasters say the Bank will not cut rates, but could do so at its next meeting in August.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-gb\/money\/other\/interest-rates-set-to-be-held-at-4-25-per-cent-what-it-means-for-mortgages\/ar-AA1GR6Lj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Sharp decline in interest-only mortgages<\/h5>\n<p>UK Finance has released its interest-only mortgages data for 2024 revealing a significant drop in in interest-only mortgage stock of 17% over the year.<br \/>\nThis analysis covers pure and partial interest-only homeowner mortgages as well as maturity and loan-to-value (LTV) profiles.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/propertyindustryeye.com\/sharp-decline-in-interest-only-mortgages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"phase-content__flag phase-1\">Rent<\/div>\n<p><!--section--><\/p>\n<h5>Property market sees London rents plummet and unsold homes pile up<\/h5>\n<p>The housing market in Britain is grappling with a complex landscape as asking rents see an annualised decline of 1.8%, largely driven by a sharp downturn in London.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/property-market-sees-london-rents-plummet-and-unsold-homes-pile-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>More than half of tenants will challenge rent rises<\/h5>\n<p>Research by Leaders Romans Group (LRG) reveals that 53% of tenants are poised to contest rent rises as the Renters\u2019 Rights Bill advances through Parliament.<br \/>\nThe legislation, which introduces a tribunal process for appealing above-market rent increases, has sparked a shift in tenant confidence&#8230;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/more-than-half-of-tenants-will-challenge-rent-rises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>UK renters hit hardest by inflation as household costs surge<\/h5>\n<p>Renters have seen costs rise twice as fast as people who own their homes outright in the last year, underscoring the growing social divide caused by the housing crisis.<br \/>\nInflation for Britons who rent their homes climbed 3.6% in the year to March&#8230;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.news.yahoo.com\/uk-renters-hit-hardest-inflation-124411440.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Nearly half of landlords intend to raise rents before Renters\u2019 Rights Bill<\/h5>\n<p>Nearly half of the UK\u2019s BTL landlords (44%) plan to put up rent in response to the new Renters\u2019 Rights Bill, new survey data from Landbay can reveal.<br \/>\nOf those who are raising rents specifically because of the Renters\u2019 Rights Bill, landlords with portfolios of between four and 10 properties are most likely to increase rents (32%)&#8230;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ifamagazine.com\/nearly-half-of-landlords-intend-to-raise-rents-before-renters-rights-bill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>The UK&#8217;s rental boom is over<\/h5>\n<p>Rental price growth has slowed significantly, according to the latest figures from Zoopla&#8217;s Rental Price Index, with the average rents for new lets agreed 2.8% higher in April 2025 than the same time a year ago.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/uk-rental-price-growth-latest-050013691.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Demand in the rental sector cools<\/h5>\n<p>Demand in the rental sector continues to cooling as more tenants seek to get a foot on the housing ladder, the latest Hamptons Monthly Lettings Index has revealed.<br \/>\nThe number of tenants registering in lettings branches across Great Britain was down 17% on the same time last year&#8230;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/propertyindustryeye.com\/tenant-demand-in-the-rental-sector-cools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Renters\u2019 Rights Bill could lock out vulnerable tenants from the PRS<\/h5>\n<p>The controversial Renters\u2019 Rights Bill may inadvertently exclude some of the rented sector\u2019s most vulnerable tenants, one firm reveals.<br \/>\nThese include overseas applicants, self-employed people and those lacking a UK credit history.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/renters-rights-bill-could-lock-out-vulnerable-tenants-from-the-prs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Rental reforms will not work unless Govt provides clarity<\/h5>\n<p>This is according to organisations representing individual landlords, build-to-rent providers and letting agents who are urging immediate action as the House of Lords scrutinises the Renters\u2019 Rights Bill once again from the beginning of July.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mortgagefinancegazette.com\/lending-news\/buy-to-let\/rental-reforms-will-not-work-unless-govt-provides-clarity-20-06-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>The UK cities where rent is rising fastest, and one where it is falling<\/h5>\n<p>The cost of renting is continuing to rise across most of the UK, but the rate of inflation has slowed to its lowest level since July 2001.<br \/>\nThat\u2019s according to the latest Rental Market Report from Zoopla, which analysed rents charged for new lets during the year ending in April 2025.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com\/lifestyle\/homes-and-gardens\/the-uk-cities-where-rent-is-rising-fastest-5185506\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"phase-content__flag phase-1\">Advice<\/div>\n<p><!--section--><\/p>\n<h5>A new &#8216;Airbnb law&#8217; could change holiday let rules \u2013 what you need to know<\/h5>\n<p>A newly-proposed law could push for a major crackdown on holiday rentals and tougher regulations, in a step towards \u201crestoring fairness\u201d in the housing system in Cornwall and the wider South West.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.news.yahoo.com\/airbnb-rules-holiday-rental-changes-second-home-154603726.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Landlords urged to act early for the Renters\u2019 Rights Bill<\/h5>\n<p>The abolition of fixed-term tenancy agreements and replacing them with open-ended, periodic arrangements will redefine the dynamics between landlords and tenants, one PRS expert says.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/landlords-urged-to-act-early-for-the-renters-rights-bill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"phase-content__flag phase-1\">Other<\/div>\n<p><!--section--><\/p>\n<h5>Higher EPC exemption cost cap could push landlords out of the market<\/h5>\n<p>Propertymark is warning the government to scrap the proposed \u00a315,000 cost cap for exemptions on energy-efficiency upgrades, saying it will push many landlords out of the market.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/higher-epc-exemption-cost-cap-could-push-landlords-out-of-the-market-warns-industry-body\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>UK government warned against increasing tax on landlords<\/h5>\n<p>Scotland\u2019s largest lettings and estate agency has warned the UK government against imposing higher taxes on landlords, which it says would worsen the housing crisis.<br \/>\nChancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering requiring landlords to pay national insurance on their rental income, introducing a separate tax band for rental income, and levying VAT on residential property lettings.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishhousingnews.com\/articles\/uk-government-warned-against-increasing-tax-on-landlords\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Thousands of UK landlords face \u00a330,000 fine from next week after rule change<\/h5>\n<p>Thousands of UK landlords face a \u00a330,000 fine from next week after a rule change. One in three landlords could face fines of up to \u00a330,000, with one in three unaware that not having a valid EICR could result in a financial penalty.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-gb\/news\/newsbirmingham\/thousands-of-uk-landlords-face-30000-fine-from-next-week-after-rule-change\/ar-AA1FCYkI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Landlords reveal their most costly mistakes with rental properties<\/h5>\n<p>Renovations that did not add value, selling up at the wrong time and not asking for a bigger deposit are among the costly mistakes that landlords have made, a survey has found.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-gb\/money\/homeandproperty\/landlords-reveal-their-most-costly-mistakes-with-rental-properties\/ar-AA1Ccstp?cvid=A6EC13539E0D447BBACF96C435B94298&#038;ocid=hpmsn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Almost half of landlords have made no preparations for Renters\u2019 Rights Bill<\/h5>\n<p>The Renters\u2019 Rights Bill is now in report stage in the House of Lords, but almost half \u2013 48% \u2013 of UK landlords have made no preparations, new research shows.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/propertyindustryeye.com\/almost-half-of-landlords-have-made-no-preparations-for-the-renters-rights-bill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Government\u2019s EPC targets for landlords are \u2018unrealistic\u2019<\/h5>\n<p>The government\u2019s ambitions to boost the energy efficiency of private rented homes are \u2018unrealistic\u2019, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) warns.<br \/>\nCurrent proposals suggest that landlords may have less than two years to improve more than 2.5 million properties to meet a minimum energy efficiency rating of C.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/governments-epc-targets-for-landlords-are-unrealistic-nrla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Swinney calls for more cash to address housing crisis ahead of spending review<\/h5>\n<p>The First Minister has urged the UK Government to take more action and spend more money to address Scotland\u2019s housing crisis in the upcoming Spending Review.<br \/>\nAt least 12 local housing emergencies have been declared across Scotland, with the first declared by Argyll and Bute Council in June 2023. Edinburgh, Glasgow, Fife and West Dunbartonshire Councils followed suit.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/news.stv.tv\/politics\/john-swinney-urges-uk-government-to-take-action-on-housing-crisis-ahead-of-uk-spending-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<h5>The Greater Manchester city named as hardest place to sell a property in the UK in 2025<\/h5>\n<p>Salford has been identified as the hardest city in the UK to sell properties, with more than 82 per cent of listings remaining on the market after two weeks.<br \/>\nThe research by Clifton Private Finance analysed data from property website Rightmove across the 80 largest cities in the UK to determine which locations present the greatest challenge for property sellers.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidermedia.com\/news\/north-west\/the-greater-manchester-city-named-as-hardest-place-to-sell-a-property-in-the-uk-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>A first home is not where the heart is: brits leave their first home after just 4.5 years<\/h5>\n<p>Despite the common adage of home being where the heart is, it seems buyers today are acting with their heads when it comes to their first property, with one in four (25%) saying they feel no emotional attachment and see it as more of a stepping stone.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ifamagazine.com\/a-first-home-is-not-where-the-heart-is-brits-leave-their-first-home-after-just-4-5-years\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like every month, Rentila offers you an overview of the main real estate news of interest to landlords and tenants. 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