ONS data shows UK house prices grew 1.2% in the year to February 2026, reaching £268,000, as regional performance diverged sharply between Yorkshire and London.
Letting agents across England have days to prepare for sweeping changes under the Renters' Rights Act, including the end of Section 21 and a ban on rental bidding.
With the Renters' Rights Act taking effect from 1 May 2026, tenants across England face significant shifts in how their tenancies operate and the protections they can expect.
The latest UK Finance data shows buy-to-let lending jumped 18.2% by number and 21.3% by value in Q4 2025, with remortgage activity driving much of the growth.
Average agreed rents across the UK were broadly steady in March, although the latest figures from ARLA Propertymark show notable differences between regions.
UK house prices fell by 0.5% in March, according to Halifax, with annual growth slowing to 0.8% as regional trends remained mixed and mortgage rate uncertainty weighed on the market.
Reapit has teamed up with two leading Making Tax Digital providers to help letting agents manage landlord tax reporting without the administrative burden.