Renters Targeted by Rental Scams: Upfront Fees Paid for Non-Existent Homes Monday, May 25, 2026 rental scam fraud renters students housing westmercia upfront hmrc accommodation Renters are being warned about a growing rental fraud in which scammers demand upfront fees for properties that either don’t exist or have already been let. West Mercia Police have highlighted that this deception is … Read More
Renters in England Spend Four Months’ Income on Rent Annually, Campaigners Warn Saturday, May 16, 2026 renters rent income england landlords housing affordability generationrent evictions tenants Campaigners are raising alarm over the financial pressure facing renters in England, revealing that landlords typically receive the equivalent of four months' income annually from tenants. According to Generation Rent and the … Read More
£364 Home Insurance Premium Gap Revealed Among UK Job Titles Saturday, May 2, 2026 homeinsurance premiums ukjobs gocompare fraud property coverage renters homeowners insurancefraud Go Compare has highlighted a striking £364 difference in median annual home insurance premiums across various UK job titles. For example, warehouse packers pay a median premium of £155, whereas investment managers face … Read More
New Dog Law Gives 11 Million English Renters the Right to Keep Pets Friday, May 1, 2026 renters pets law england landlords housing dogs cats animalwelfare tenancy Starting Friday, May 1, a landmark pet law comes into effect across England, impacting over 11 million households living in private rented accommodation. The Renters’ Rights Act 2026 now grants tenants the legal right to … Read More
Where Renters Are 20% Worse Off Despite National Rent Standstill Saturday, April 18, 2026 renters rents affordability rentalmarket london rightmove lettings tenants property supply In the first months of 2026, average asking rents across Britain, excluding London, have stalled—marking the first time since 2017 that rents have not increased between the end of one year and the beginning of the next. … Read More
British Gas Announces New Plug-In Solar Panel Options for Renters and Flat Dwellers Thursday, April 9, 2026 britishgas solar pluginsolar energysavings renters flats renewableenergy regulations cleanenergy futurehomes British Gas has announced a significant update targeting customers living in flats or homes with balconies, terraces, or small outdoor spaces. The energy supplier highlights plug-in solar panels—also known as plug and play or … Read More