Lettings

A month on from the introduction of the biggest rental reforms in a generation, property lawyer Edward Cooper looks at the exemptions and grey areas that still require careful navigation.

'Landlords aren’t using the legislation as an excuse to increase rents,' says letting agency boss, as most London boroughs record slowing price growth since the Renters' Rights Act became law.

Agreed Sales are down again, and there's been an interesting jump in sales and rental listings being withdrawn from the market.

Vendors are 'on the ropes,' says buying agency boss, as she reports 'record discounts & exceptional value across Prime Central London'. But buyers still need a deft touch to secure a good price.

Property firm tapping into strong demand across the UK’s thriving production market.

Your essential five-minute briefing, featuring data, forecasts and analysis from Savills, Knight Frank, LonRes, ONS, Benham & Reeves, Beauchamp Estates, Strutt & Parker & more...

The Middle East conflict is no longer the dominant force shaping the outlook for the UK property market, explains Knight Frank's UK resi research boss.

Required Reading: Olivia Minghella & Sean Randall explain why stamp duty remains a live issue in the prime rental market despite recent legislative changes.

KFH says move away from upfront fees will help landlords adapt to post-Renters’ Rights Act market.

Agreed Sales & Under Offer numbers dipped last week.

Average rental values fell by 1% in April, reports LonRes - but impact of sweeping reforms on pricing 'remains to be seen'.

'Landlords are adapting to a more challenging environment by becoming more selective, more operationally disciplined and more focused on scale,' says Handelsbanken.