The Signal

Weekly dispatches on UK property

Agent Fined After Issuing Banned Six Month Tenancy

Bolton local plan marches on

Warrington sets out next steps for 4,200-home extension

Andy Burnham government issues update as Awaab's Law to be extended to private renters

Taylor Wimpey seeks views on 450 Mollington scheme

Bristol Planning Activity and Recent HMO Enforcement Highlight Key Pressures for Landlords

9 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

Awaab’s Law moves closer for agents as repair deadline shake-up begins

Leeds council planning activity amid new office block proposal

9 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

Chorley industrial site faces inquiry – what RealtyPulse data reveals

9 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

104 Year Old Landlord Wins Appeal Over Banning Order

Pet project: New guide helps letting agents navigate rental rules

Average Landlord Portfolio Jumps To 18 Properties

Chancellor urged to cut housing tax, potential £4.2bn revenue boost

Dwelly doubles down on lettings with 10 acquisitions in a year

‘Pain in the post’ for housing market as buyer demand weakens and mortgage costs jump

HMRC confirms new tax rule for 1 million people from 6 April next year

Warning issued to anyone buying a home as ‘dark clouds’ gather over property market

Tenant demand climbs as rental market activity picks up

Article 4 Areas Halve Landlords Chances Of Winning Appeals

Landlord exodus could be offset by new generation of BTL investors, agent claims

House prices flatline as ‘cheeky offers’ test seller expectations

Ai Fraudsters Build Entire Fake Ids To Fool Landlords

Landlords who use letting agents risk £40,000 fine in government crackdown

30 000 Landlords Have Already Left But The Real Exodus May Only Just Be Beginning

Can Landlords Evict Tenants For Repairs

Are Landlords Getting The Measure Of Their Letting Agents Wrong

Agents face new rules from today

39 ways for households to escape £1,999 January energy price cap

Rightmove backs new podcast featuring 10 estate agency leaders

Landlord loses HMO licence after ignoring letting agent’s fire safety warnings

Landlords face hefty bill as new rental database branded a ‘rip‑off’

Brutal warning issued to mortgage borrowers

Estate agency expands lettings portfolio with acquisition of rival firm

Homes England, Liverpool City Region sign country’s first co-delivery accord

GALLERY | Place Party 2026

No autumn bounce as estate agents warn of slowing market

Stockport reluctantly approves Green Belt housing

Salford proposes homes opposite Buile Hill Park

Birmingham M&S demolition sparks debate over 53-storey High Street redevelopment plans

New scheme could put twice as many homes within reach of first-time buyers

Propertymark calls for landlord licensing schemes to be abolished

Greens propose rent caps; agents warn of landlord exodus

RICS CI Portuguese Housing Market Survey

West Midlands green belt re‑classified as grey belt

Green belt areas to become locations for thousands of homes in Solihull

Wain Homes lodges Marple Bridge plans

Bury Yield Snapshot Amid New Pyramid Park Development

2 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

Letting agent fined for breaching Renters’ Rights Act

Legacie enters social housing market

Council intensifies HMO enforcement, alerts agents and landlords

House prices hit decade‑high affordability – but buyers face a sting in the tail

Solihull Yield Snapshot Amid Council Worker Controversy

2 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

Liverpool Yield Snapshot as New Residential Project Comes Online

2 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Aunt Bessie’s brand revamp mirrors Timothy Taylor’s Landlord

Cheshire East triggers local plan prep phase

The property market’s biggest challenge: Getting sales to completion

You can’t build a town without building its workforce

UK house price growth halves as market loses momentum

Fresh figures reveal growing pressure on the housing market

Quarterly economic commentary: April to June 2026

Views appoints leaders for acquisitions, development

Mortgage approvals slump to lowest level since 2023 as buyers sit on sidelines

Landlords warn Budget tax hikes could push rents higher

Surge in CCJs puts landlords on alert over tenant referencing

House price growth stalls as flat prices fall for 15th month in a row

UK diesel price hits all-time high, the RAC says

Knowsley approves 88 ‘zero-bills’ affordable homes

Persimmon progresses 450-home Wirral proposal

Former letting agency owner named Female Entrepreneur of the Year

Landlord exodus: More than 500 rental homes leaving PRS every day

‘Christmas comes early’ for housebuilders as shares surge on buyer scheme

Nandy says Wigan remains open to development despite defensive moves

First-time buyers, high streets, empty homes targets of Labour promises

Northern Ireland leads UK house price growth

Landlords need urgent clarity to hit 2030 rental energy targets, government warned

Landlords could still face fines for letting agent failures

Industry warns of risks after government unveils 2.5% deposit scheme

AD FEATURE: Is your Birmingham rental property not fit for purpose? Here’s what to do

Victoria Gate Casino: City’s 24-hour super casino set to be re-branded

Apartment blocks planned for former Wednesbury showroom

Five-year fixed mortgage rate warning as 750,000 households face 'huge shock'

Manchester suburb named top 10 UK rental hotspot

Take housing out of Whitehall’s hands into Mayors’

Two Greater Manchester areas named among UK’s best places to buy a home in 2026

Piccadilly Gardens revamp to start in November

Cardiff District Price Dip Amid Council Apartment Acquisition

25 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Trafford retains right to rule on Ryebank Fields

Letting agents face strict new deadlines under damp and mould rules

Think tank calls for stamp duty axe as Londoners underpay £3.1bn

Property industry puts housing supply at top of Labour conference wish list

Bolton plans industrial space and homes on land removed from green belt

Oldham rental yield remains robust as Vistry secures planning consent

25 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Manchester rental yield stays robust as Yorkshire planning dispute unfolds

25 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Vistry warns of further job cuts after £661.3m half-year pre-tax loss

Conveyancing blamed for property sales delays as buyers lose patience

Wain Homes wraps up Aughton deal

Robertson wins Gamble Building overhaul

Agents and landlords urged to help tackle £2.9bn temporary housing bill

What rural landlords need to know about Government reforms and how to register your rental property

Bridgestone secures Gateway 2 nod in Salford

The Renters' Rights Act, decoded: what actually changes on 1 May.

Royal Assent came on 27 October 2025. The real day is 1 May 2026 — two weeks away — when Section 21 dies, fixed terms vanish, and almost every assured tenancy in England converts automatically. Here's what agents, landlords and tenants need to have done by then.

14 Apr 2026 · 9 min read

Grey belt, one year on: the planning reform quietly reshaping the development map.

Since December 2024, 80% of major residential appeals on grey belt land have been approved. Here's what the data says about where, why, and what the 2026 draft NPPF is about to change.

11 Apr 2026 · 6 min read