Moving home has long been considered one of life’s most stressful events—but recent findings suggest the experience may be doing more than just raising stress levels. It’s actively discouraging people from moving again altogether.

A recent landlord prosecution has sent a powerful message across the property industry — and it’s one that every landlord in Birmingham and the West Midlands should take seriously.

Recent headlines have painted a picture of landlords rushing to evict tenants ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act—but the reality, looks different. New research suggests that just 1 in 10 landlords (9%) who are actively asking tenants to leave are doing so directly because of the upcoming legislative changes. So, what is happening behind the scenes?

As borrowing costs climb back to levels last seen in late 2023, landlords are being forced to rethink not only how they finance their portfolios, but how they sustain profitability in a more challenging and complex market.