The NRLA is warning that new £7,000 landlord fines enforcement powers risk being ineffective unless councils address a chronic failure to collect existing penalties.

Zephyr Homeloans has cut buy-to-let rates across its fixed mortgage range, with reductions of 15bps on all products.

Dudley Building Society has reduced buy-to-let rates alongside residential and expat products, with cuts of up to 110bps across selected mortgages.

Landlords and investors may benefit from faster property transactions under plans to reduce delays, hidden costs and failed deals.

Rapid growth in the temporary accommodation sector has prompted calls for greater protection and transparency for landlords.

Social landlords managing 45,000 homes will gain access to combined property and energy performance data under the new partnership.

The Government is considering tenancy deposit protection reforms that would require all tenant deposits to be held in custodial schemes rather than by landlords or agents.

The Mortgage Works is helping landlords improve landlord energy efficiency through free property assessments and discounted finance.

Molo has reduced buy-to-let mortgage rates by up to 30bps, with standard pricing now starting from 2.95% for UK resident landlords.

New data shows rents have risen by 45% over the past decade, while rental stock diverges sharply between England, Scotland and Wales.