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UK Property News Roundup — Week of 15 June 2026

Week of 2026-06-15 – 2026-06-21

A round-up of the week's UK property developments (week of 15 June 2026). Coverage draws only on stories and data published in the last few days and focuses on landlord-facing implications under current rules such as the Renters' Rights Act and MTD ITSA thresholds.

This week's stories

HMO & Licensing

Labour council seeks Article 4 direction in HMO clampdown

A Labour-run local authority has requested an Article 4 direction to restrict new Houses in Multiple Occupation in parts of the borough, signalling tighter local control over HMOs. The council says it is pursuing planning action to limit concentrations of HMOs and reduce nuisance and housing stock pressures.

Landlord impact: Landlords with HMOs in the affected area should prepare for potential planning restrictions and check whether their properties will need planning consent for continued HMO use.

Market Trends

RICS: rental market under pressure as landlord instructions fall and rents expected to rise

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors reports a continued drop in landlord instructions this month, with most survey respondents predicting upward pressure on rents as supply tightens. Agents indicate stock shortages are feeding through to higher agreed rents in many areas.

Landlord impact: Landlords remaining active in the market may benefit from stronger rent prospects, but should budget for longer void-management and tighter tenant demand in some segments.

Market Trends

Coastal house price slump of up to 35% creates landlord buying opportunities, online agent says

An online estate agency has highlighted coastal towns where asking prices have fallen by as much as 35%, suggesting potential opportunities for buy-to-let investors seeking lower entry prices. The agency points to price adjustments in specific seaside hotspots even as demand for certain coastal locations remains mixed.

Landlord impact: Buy-to-let investors could find lower purchase prices on some coastal properties, but should factor in local rental demand and comply with the mandatory periodic tenancy regime introduced by the Renters' Rights Act, which abolished fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies from 1 May 2026.

Tenant Rights

London lettings described as 'resilient' despite Renters’ Rights Act, says agent

A London letting agency analysis argues that the capital's rental market remains resilient following the Renters' Rights Act, which came into force on 1 May 2026 and abolished fixed-term ASTs so that all tenancies are periodic, and introduced the statutory Right to Request a Pet (which landlords cannot unreasonably refuse). The agency notes that these changes have altered practices, with letting volumes in London remaining comparatively robust.

Landlord impact: London landlords should continue to market proactively and update tenancy documentation and pet-request procedures to comply with current law and maintain lettings performance.

Market Trends

Void losses soar and landlords are footing the bill, industry sources warn

Recent reporting shows landlord void costs have risen sharply in some areas, with losses on empty properties increasing by over 50% in certain cases. Agents cite falling new instructions and longer re-let times as key drivers behind escalating void-related expenses.

Landlord impact: Landlords need to reassess contingency budgets for void periods and consider strategies to reduce downtime, such as targeted marketing or improved tenant retention measures.

Government

Banning order issued after flat found with mice, cockroaches and bed bugs

A council has secured a banning order against a landlord after environmental health inspections uncovered severe infestations including mice, cockroaches and bed bugs. The order is one of the strongest enforcement tools available and follows a series of enforcement interventions.

Landlord impact: Private landlords should review property maintenance and pest control arrangements immediately to avoid enforcement action and potential banning orders for serious housing offences.

Interest Rates / Finance

New 'Tailored' mortgage service launches for complex buy-to-let cases

A specialist lender has introduced a new 'Tailored' mortgage service aimed at complex buy-to-let applications, promising more flexible underwriting for non-standard cases. The product seeks to serve landlords with unusual income evidence, complex portfolios or unconventional property types.

Landlord impact: Landlords with complex borrowing needs may have an additional mortgage route, but should compare costs and ensure any new borrowing aligns with current Bank of England base rate and market mortgage pricing.