The UK government has launched a long-anticipated consultation looking at whether the legal rights of cohabiting couples should be reformed, following a noticeable rise in property disputes involving unmarried homeowners.

The rental market remains active in May 2026, but conditions are changing. Demand is still strong, rent growth has eased, and tenant expectations are rising. Here is what landlords should be thinking about now.

Recent analysis indicates that a substantial volume of former buy-to-let properties is now entering the sales market at an accelerated pace. Landlords, are reassessing their portfolios amid evolving legislation, rising costs, and changing market dynamics. This steady increase in available housing stock could result in houses being more affordable,

The UK housing market continued to shift in favour of buyers throughout May, as transaction levels softened slightly and supply continued to outweigh demand in many areas. While headlines may focus on small percentage changes, the underlying story is far more significant.