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UK housing: Renters’ Rights Act impacts supply and costs

70 clusters · 89 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: UK letting agents support mandatory rental property registration

By late 2026, the UK housing market continues to navigate supply shortages and regulatory shifts following the Renters’ Rights Act, which came into force in May 2026. While the legislation aims to protect tenants by bann

UK and US housing markets face mounting affordability strain

14 clusters · 71 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: UK mortgage approvals and house price growth slow

First-time homebuyers in the United Kingdom and the United States continue to face significant affordability challenges driven by rising prices and interest rates. In the US, high interest rates and limited inventory per

Global housing market corrections and stagnation

11 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Morgan Stanley and ANZ forecast prolonged housing market downturns

Housing markets in New Zealand, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom continue to face corrections and shifting demand. In New Zealand, central bank policy rate increases contributed to a real housing price decline o

Australian housing crisis: price downturn and new regulation

11 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Australia housing prices face significant downturn

The Australian housing crisis has transitioned from market stagnation into a significant downturn, characterized by falling property prices and intensified regulatory intervention. By September 2026, average house prices

UK buy-to-let mortgage market trends

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: UK buy-to-let yields reach highest level since 2011

The UK buy-to-let mortgage market has reached approximately £311.6 billion in outstanding lending, comprising 1.92 million loans and roughly one-fifth of all mortgage balances as the sector marks 30 years since its 1996

Scotland damp and mould landlord regulations

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Scotland implements strict new damp and mould regulations for landlords

In late 2026, Scotland prepared to implement the Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 to address damp and mould in rented properties. Prior to the rollout, data from the Scottish Housing R

Propertymark regulatory advocacy in UK rental sector

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Propertymark calls for end to local landlord licensing

The industry body Propertymark has raised several concerns regarding the regulatory landscape for the private rented sector in England and Wales. Following the enactment of the Renters’ Rights Act, the organization call