Handelsbanken’s latest Property Investor Report says rising operating costs and the Renters’ Rights Act are prompting many professional landlords to increase rents, tighten tenant selection and reassess portfolio strategy. The survey also suggests some investors are delaying upgrades, selling assets or taking properties out of the rental market, although most still expect to expand holdings over the next year.
The Open Property Data Association is urging property industry participants to respond to the Government’s Smart Data Multi-Sector Call for Evidence, which could shape future data-sharing schemes and regulatory proposals. The consultation sits alongside the Home Buying and Selling Roadmap and is intended to support faster, more certain property transactions through secure data access and common standards.
Chestertons’ Quarterly Market Report suggests landlords responded to the first month of the Renters’ Rights Act by increasing initial asking rents, with more than a third raising prices and fewer cutting them in May 2026. The report also indicates tenant demand in London remained resilient, although applicants are taking longer to compare options and are submitting more enquiries before registering interest.
The article reports that a significant proportion of landlords and sole traders earning £50,000 or more have not yet signed up for Making Tax Digital ahead of the first filing deadline on 7 August. It highlights low awareness of the deadline and filing frequency, alongside concerns about the administrative burden of compliance.
