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Howdens to sell direct to consumers for first time in £390m DIY Kitchens deal
Howden Joinery is buying DIY Kitchens for £390m in a landmark FTSE 100 move into direct-to-consumer sales. Here is what the deal means for UK landlords, refurbishment costs and property values in 2026.
Cyprus emerges as the last open door for Mediterranean property investors
Enquiries from Middle East buyers jump 327% as Spain and Portugal slam shut their Golden Visa routes, leaving the island as the only major EU bolthole still operating…
Foxtons declares London lettings market open for business as Renters’ Rights Act fails to spook investors
Foxtons' April 2026 index shows London lettings demand up 9.5% MoM, supply ahead of last year, and rents firm as the Renters' Rights Act takes effect.
Councils ditch the warning letter: landlords face instant fines under the Renters’ Rights Act
Town halls have torn up the playbook on landlord enforcement. Under the Renters' Rights Act, fines of up to £40,000 can land without a warning letter — and…
NRLA widens its tent: new “Living” arm courts build to rent giants and institutional money
The NRLA has launched NRLA Living in partnership with Bidwells, targeting Build to Rent operators, portfolio landlords and institutional investors with market intelligence, compliance support and policy advocacy.
Professional landlords seize record share of homes as amateurs head for the exit
Portfolio landlords are snapping up a record share of UK homes as amateur investors quit over tax rises and the Renters' Rights Act. Where the deals are.
Pets-in-rentals law shake-up could ease pressure on shelters – but landlords warn of sell-off risk
New Renters' Rights Act gives tenants the right to keep pets in rented homes from 1 May. Animal charity welcomes change but warns it could push landlords to…
UK house prices slip for second month as Iran war pushes mortgage costs higher
UK house prices slipped 0.1% in April as the Iran conflict pushed mortgage rates higher, Halifax reports. Investors weigh Nationwide's record high against Halifax's softer reading.
HMRC steps up scrutiny of property valuations in inheritance tax crackdown
HMRC referrals to the Valuation Office Agency have surged 23.5% in a year as the taxman challenges more residential property valuations in inheritance tax returns.
Reeves weighs one-year rent freeze as Iran conflict threatens to tip household budgets over the edge
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is weighing a one-year freeze on private rents in England as the Iran war fuels inflation. Landlords warn of a supply exodus.