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• Average UK rents reach a record high September 14, 2026
  Housing costs continue to rise across most regions, putting further pressure on household budgets.
• RICS August survey suggests market improvements September 14, 2026
  Survey data points to tentative improvement in sales, while rental supply pressures continue to push up rents.
• Confidence returns to London property market September 14, 2026
  Buyer, tenant and seller activity strengthens as sentiment improves across the capital.
• Visitor levy could impact holiday let investors September 14, 2026
  Local leaders gain powers to introduce overnight charges, prompting warnings over investment and occupancy.
• Tribunal cases rise 56% YOY in Q2 September 14, 2026
  Residential tribunal claims jump sharply as new tenancy rules begin to reshape the sector.
• Rental growth accelerating in half of England’s regions September 9, 2026
  Rental growth accelerates across five English regions following the introduction of new tenancy rules.
• Rental arrears hit all-time low September 9, 2026
  Landlord rental arrears reach a record low, but larger portfolios remain significantly more exposed to missed payments.
• Residential construction starts down 15% on quarter September 9, 2026
  Housing construction weakens as developers contend with sluggish sales, rising costs and the building safety levy.
• Balearic investors switch to branded residences September 9, 2026
  Balearic property investors turn to branded residences as tighter rules reduce holiday let opportunities.
• New rent protection offer for portfolio landlords September 9, 2026
  Addept and Moorhouse launch tailored rent guarantee and legal expenses cover for landlords with diverse portfolios.
• Gross rental income rises to £90,000 for average landlord September 7, 2026
  Property investors see stronger returns as annual receipts climb, while debt and operating expenses also increase.
• Fall in mortgage approvals reflects July price volatility September 7, 2026
  Home loan activity weakened in July as rate uncertainty weighed on buyer confidence and affordability.
• House prices down second month in a row September 7, 2026
  Lloyds data shows cautious sentiment as affordability pressures and mortgage costs weigh on buyer activity.
• Atom Bank launches funding for BNG habitat banks September 7, 2026
  New natural capital lending supports habitat creation while helping developers meet biodiversity planning requirements.
• The growth of sustainable living and why successful investment starts with delivery September 7, 2026
  Sustainable living investment depends on genuine demand, strong assets and effective long-term delivery
• 7 in 10 investors plan BTR investment September 2, 2026
  Investors are targeting a wider mix of residential assets as demand continues to support expansion plans.
• UKCertifID trust mark to transform homebuying September 2, 2026
  A new digital identity standard could streamline checks across agents, brokers, lenders and conveyancers.
• Market holding ‘broadly stable’ in latest HPI September 2, 2026
  Property experts expect activity to strengthen as affordability improves and borrowing costs settle.
• PM’s regeneration plans succeed or fail on private investment September 2, 2026
  Reece Mennie explains why Andy Burnham must win over private investors if his regeneration plans are to succeed.
• HMO landlords plan £10,000 improvement spend September 2, 2026
  HMO operators are investing in property quality, compliance and energy efficiency as rental returns remain strong.

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