Your weekend roundup of news and views

Letting agents plan to raise fees ahead of Renters' Rights Act

Many agents will increase the fees they charge landlords, but risk losing them as clients, according to lettings tech firm Goodlord.

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COLUMN: As the big portals prepare to comply with the Renters' Rights Act, what about Facebook and Gumtree?

While Zoopla and Rightmove will soon require letting agents to advertise rental properties compliantly, Nigel Lewis looks into the other places where PRS homes are also offered.

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Rightmove calls for Stamp Duty changes after first-time buyer hike

Rightmove's Colleen Babcock says the average bill for first-time buyers tops £4.6k extra a year after a temporary Stamp Duty relief period ended.

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Letting agencies rethink strategies as landlord exodus accelerates

Agents expect a sharp drop in buy-to-let investors as regulation and uncertainty reshape the rental market, says Iamproperty’s Ben Ridgway.

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Rent in advance agreements can continue after May, but not all

Existing rent in advance agreements can continue beyond May’s rule changes, but only under certain conditions, according to property lawyer David Smith

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HOUSE PRICE ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY: Scotland remains most affordable

In her latest review of property prices by UK region, Kate Faulkner gives a more detailed analysis of the market in Scotland where it is currently cheapest.

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Steve Reed slams ‘disgraceful’ last-minute evictions

Housing Secretary Steve Reed says issuing no-fault evictions in the final weeks before the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force is “disgraceful behaviour”.

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Winkworth reveals profit down 11% and warns this year "uncertain"

CEO of property franchise firm says its profit figure fell to £2.11 million in 2025, and gives big warning that 2026 is difficult to forecast.

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Property fall-through rates edge down despite economic turmoil

New figures from data firm TwentyEA, for the first three months of this year, show a small drop in property deals collapsing.

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