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\"Landlord<\/div>\n

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: The southern towns and cities where house prices are falling even more than in London; Scotland lags UK housing boom despite cheaper homes; Nearly half of UK homes fail to sell amid high pricing; Homeowners spend 21% of income on mortgage payments; Landlords warn of rent hikes as reforms loom; Locations where it typically takes longer to sell a home than last year revealed… Happy reading and… renting!<\/p>\n

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The market<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Property industry reacts to latest house price and rent data<\/h5>\n

UK house prices rose by 1.2% in the year to February, up slightly from 1% in January, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics.
\nThe figures also point to a continued easing in rental growth.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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The southern towns and cities where house prices are falling even more than in London<\/h5>\n

Londoners are not the only homeowners seeing their properties fall in value, according to the latest data from Zoopla.
\nThe property portal says that average prices in every city in southern England were lower than they were a year ago at the end of March.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Homes must be a top focus for the next Scottish Government<\/h5>\n

The different parties are making a myriad of pledges. Looking across them, many recognise the importance of safe, secure and sustainable homes, and the urgent need to tackle the housing emergency.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Average UK house price fell by 0.5 per cent last month<\/h5>\n

The average UK house price fell by 0.5 per cent month on month in March, according to an index.
\nIt was the first monthly fall of 2026, with increases of 0.8 per cent in January and 0. 3 per cent in February.
\nAcross the UK, the average house price in March was \u00a3299,677.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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UK house price growth rises to 3%<\/h5>\n

Annual UK house prices rose by 3%, up from 2.2% in March, while prices increased by 0.4% month on month after seasonal adjustment, Nationwide data reveals.
\nThe lender put the average UK house price at \u00a3278,880 in April, compared with \u00a3277,186 a month earlier.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Scotland lags UK housing boom despite cheaper homes<\/h5>\n

Scotland has fallen behind the rest of Britain in the race to buy homes, despite offering the most affordable property in the UK.
\nThe industry warning comes as mortgage lending surged across the UK last year \u2014 but barely shifted north of the border, raising concerns about what is holding Scotland back in a national housing emergency.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Potential opportunities for first-time buyers as house price growth slows<\/h5>\n

The weakening in house price growth could present some opportunities for people looking to step on the property ladder as Halifax said that average prices paid by first-time buyers are at their lowest levels seen so far this year.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Nearly half of UK homes fail to sell amid high pricing<\/h5>\n

Zoopla and Mortar Research found that 44% of UK homes listed for sale in the past three years did not sell. Of those, 34% of owners later admitted to setting overly high asking prices, while 53% of successful sellers had to reduce their price.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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UK rental market shows growing regional divergence in latest figures<\/h5>\n

The latest rental market figures point to an increasingly fragmented picture across the UK, with some regions continuing to see strong rental growth while others move into decline.
\nScotland recorded one of the strongest monthly increases, with average rents rising from \u00a31,123 to \u00a31,167…
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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UK property taxes highest among major economies<\/h5>\n

The UK has the highest property tax burden of any major economy with rising business rates continuing to increase pressure on property owners and occupiers.
\nThe UK ranks first globally for property taxes as a share of GDP and second for overall property tax revenues according to a research.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Scottish housing market resilience \u2018threatened by multiple headwinds\u2019<\/h5>\n

Scottish house prices increased by 1.3% in the year to 31 March 2026, behind general inflation but marginally ahead of overall UK house price movements, according to the latest UK House Price Index.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Mortgage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Bank of England keeps interest rates at 3.75%<\/h5>\n

The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75%, with uncertainty persisting due to the conflict in the Middle East.
\nThe Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) opted for a cautious approach, voting 8\u20131 to keep rates unchanged.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Higher mortgage rates fail to slow down home sales<\/h5>\n

Despite higher mortgage rates, the housing market remains resilient, with homes selling as fast as last year across more than half of UK regions.
\nNorthern England regions and Scotland are seeing the fastest price growth and shortest sales times…
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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UK mortgage approvals hit four-month high as buyers rush to lock in rates<\/h5>\n

UK mortgage approvals rose to 63,531 in March, the highest since November 2025, as buyers and homeowners rushed to secure lower borrowing costs ahead of expected interest rate hikes. Remortgaging with a different lender also jumped sharply to 51,300, while average house prices hit a record \u00a3278,880 in April.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Homeowners spend 21% of income on mortgage payments<\/h5>\n

UK Finance analysis shows big regional differences in how much gross household income borrowers commit to initial mortgage repayments \u2013 a key measure of affordability.
\nAt a UK level, homebuyers spend on average just over a fifth (21.3%) of their gross income \u2013 the highest level since 2008.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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UK mortgage rates could surge to 6.75% in worst-case scenario<\/h5>\n

UK homeowners face the risk of mortgage rates climbing to 6.75% if oil prices remain above $120 a barrel and inflation peaks at 6.2% due to ongoing Middle East tensions. The Bank of England\u2019s worst-case modelling suggests this could add over \u00a33,000 annually to typical mortgage repayments.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Four in 10 landlords plan to remortgage this year<\/h5>\n

Landlords with mortgages could face a busy year of refinancing as thousands of them plan to review their buy to let loans in the face of higher costs and regulatory change.
\nA research found that 39% of landlords plan to remortgage within the next 12 months.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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First-time buyers remain under pressure from mortgage mayhem<\/h5>\n

Data shows that mortgage product choice has contracted by around 10% since the start of March, with higher loan-to-value (LTV) deals (10% or less deposit or equity) falling by 14%, which Moneyfacts says is a blow to first-time buyers in particular.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Inflation drops to 2.8%: what it means for brokers, borrowers and rates<\/h5>\n

Following the news that UK inflation fell to 2.8% in April, mortgage and property industry leaders have shared their reaction to what could be a significant moment for borrowers, brokers and the wider housing market. While the drop may ease pressure on the Bank of England ahead of its next base rate decision, experts warn that ongoing geopolitical instability, affordability challenges and consumer uncertainty…
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Rent<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Landlords warn of rent hikes as reforms loom<\/h5>\n

Private landlords are warning that the upcoming Renters\u2019 Rights Act, taking effect on 1 May, will push them to sell properties, reduce rental supply and drive up rents. The legislation will scrap no-fault evictions, cap rent increases, ban bidding wars, and switch to rolling tenancies.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Rachel Reeves eyes landlords as soft target with plans to introduce rent controls<\/h5>\n

The Guardian is reporting that the Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering imposing a year-long rent freeze on landlords as a special measure to alleviate the cost of living crisis caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Cheaper for Britons to rent than buy after mortgage rates rise \u2018sharply\u2019<\/h5>\n

It has become cheaper to rent a home in Britain than to buy, following a sharp rise in mortgage rates since the war in Iran, new figures show.
\nThe cost of a typical new mortgage payment has overtaken the average rent for the first time since June last year…
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Labour\u2019s disastrous rental market intervention<\/h5>\n

Labour\u2019s Renters\u2019 Rights Act came into effect yesterday, heralding a seismic shift in the property market. It drastically curtails the rights of landlords to evict tenants, limits rent increases and removes fixed-term tenancies. The Government claims it will bring down the cost of living.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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PRS needs investment not rent controls<\/h5>\n

The news that secretary of state for housing Steve Reed has dismissed any prospect of rent controls across England will be welcomed by many directly involved in providing much-needed housing stock within the private rented sector.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Nearly half of landlords say they will raise rents in next 12 months due to Rachel Reeves’ tax hikes<\/h5>\n

Nearly half of landlords will increase rents over the next 12 months as a result of Labour tax rises, according to a new poll.
\nThe National Residential Landlords Association found that 46 per cent of its members planned to charge their tenants more in the next year…
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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UK rents rise 3.5% as house prices stall \u2013 ONS<\/h5>\n

The average UK private rent was \u00a31,381 in April after a 3.5% annual increase, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals.
\nIt says that annual rent growth edged up from 3.4% in March, with rents rising across all four UK nations.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Advice<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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What landlords and tenants need to know about Renters’ Rights Act that kicks in on 1 May<\/h5>\n

On May 1st, the Government’s Renters’ Rights Act will come into force, giving tenants the biggest increase to their rights in a generation.
\nMuch-feared by landlords but long-awaited by some tenants, these measures will kick in for England from 1 May, with some some of the rules also being extended to Scotland and Wales.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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What can home buyers do to speed up their property chain and complete a deal?<\/h5>\n

As many home buyers will recall, saving for a deposit and finding the right property are far from the only stresses experienced when moving.
\nThe next stage of the purchasing process can frequently involve a \u201cchain\u201d, and that can make consumers feel unease and uncertainty.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Getting mortgage ready: how to best inform buyers in 2026<\/h5>\n

In the first half of 2026, the UK housing market has seen something of a bumpy ride. Increasing rates \u2013 data shows the average two-year fixed mortgage rate has climbed to 5.75% \u2013 means it has been a stressful time for aspiring homeowners, many of whom are looking to navigate the journey to home ownership for the first time.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Other<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Locations where it typically takes longer to sell a home than last year revealed<\/h5>\n

The average length of time to sell a home is just a day longer than a year ago despite elevated mortgage rates, although in London homes are taking nearly a week longer to be snapped up typically, according to a property website.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Renters\u2019 Rights Act raises uncertainty for student accommodation<\/h5>\n

Under the Renters\u2019 Rights Act, renters will be able to end their tenancy at two months\u2019 notice and fixed-term tenancies will be abolished.
\nThe changes could mean that tenancies which would previously have ended automatically in June will now depend on the new notice requirements and possession grounds.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Landlords brace as Renters\u2019 Rights Act comes into force<\/h5>\n

A research found that 70% believe the RRA will have a negative impact on their lettings business while 77% expect it to harm the market overall.
\nThese concerns are already translating into behavioural change.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Government insists landlords should not evict tenants before Section 21 ban<\/h5>\n

The government claims \u201cthere is no need for landlords to evict tenants\u201d ahead of the Renters\u2019 Rights Act.
\nIn a written question, Baroness Taylor of Stevenage claims landlords \u201cshould give tenants the housing security they deserve\u201d.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Landlords in England at risk of \u00a319,000 bill under Labour crackdown<\/h5>\n

Hundreds of thousands of UK landlords risk a \u00a319,000 bill under a Labour Party crackdown. Under the new rules from the Renters’ Rights Bill, Section 21 “no-fault” evictions will be scrapped.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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HMO and flat-share tenant swaps warning issued<\/h5>\n

A deposit protection provider says letting agents and landlords are likely to face more cases where one tenant leaves a shared home and another moves in while the same tenancy continues.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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What actual problem did the Renters\u2019 Rights Act fix?<\/h5>\n

The vitriol directed at landlords has resulted in laws that protect rogue tenants to a quite remarkable degree, delaying their inevitable removal, often at the expense of the landlord\u2019s health and well-being.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Home repossessions edge higher but remain below long-term averages<\/h5>\n

The number of homeowner mortgaged properties repossessed rose by 3% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the previous three months, according to UK Finance.
\nA total of 1,250 homeowner properties were repossessed during the quarter, up 2% on the corresponding period last year.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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Number of properties auctioned rises 9.5% year on year<\/h5>\n

The number of properties listed at auction rose by 9.5% year on year to 3,433 lots in April, new data has shown.
\nBut higher levels of stock put pressure on the rate of successful sales, according to the latest national figures from Essential Information Group (EIG).
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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EPC C targets push landlords towards the exit<\/h5>\n

Nearly a quarter of landlords plan to sell or reduce their property portfolio due to EPC C targets, according to a new survey.
\nfollowing the King\u2019s Speech announcement of an Energy Independence Bill, many landlords are now weighing up the cost of upgrading properties to meet EPC C targets.
\nContinue reading \u2192<\/span><\/a>
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