The UK rental market is entering a period of significant change, with new research suggesting that tenants could face increased housing costs from 2027 as landlords respond to upcoming tax changes. Combined with the wider economic backdrop shaped by interest rate decisions, this signals a pivotal moment for both landlords and renters across UK.

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.

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.

Rental growth has eased, but tenants are still searching carefully and landlords need to stay on top of pricing, compliance and property standards as the summer moving season continues.