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UK Property News Roundup — Week of 22 June 2026

Week of 2026-06-22 – 2026-06-28

Key announcements this week affecting landlords and lettings agents include government proposals for mandatory agent qualifications and a new code of conduct, renewed competition in buy-to-let lending with cheaper landlord mortgage products, fresh PropTech and compliance tools aimed at landlords and agents, local rollout dates for new HMO licensing, and calls to scrap a planned 2027 tax rise amid slowing rental inflation.

This week's stories

Government

Labour unveils mandatory qualifications for letting agents and new code of conduct

The government this week confirmed proposals to require mandatory qualifications for lettings and sales agents and to introduce a new statutory code of conduct for the sector, with additional details to be published later in the year. The measures form part of wider reform proposals from Labour aimed at raising professional standards in property transactions and lettings.

Landlord impact: Landlords should prepare for stronger oversight of agents and expect changes to agent fees and practices as compliance costs and professional standards rise.

Interest Rates

Flurry of new mortgage products and reduced rates for landlords as competition heats up

Multiple lenders launched new buy-to-let mortgage deals and trimmed rates this week, signalling heightened competition in landlord lending. Industry commentary points to lenders seeking market share after recent adjustments in the mortgage landscape.

Landlord impact: Landlords looking to remortgage or expand portfolios may find cheaper deals and more product choice, making now a good time to review mortgage options.

Tax & Finance

AI tool launched to help landlords forced into Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

A new AI-driven software product has been released to assist landlords now required to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD ITSA); the tool automates input and reconciliation of rental statements. The launch comes as landlords with rental income above the April 2026 MTD threshold seek simpler compliance routes.

Landlord impact: Landlords over the MTD threshold can reduce admin burden and accounting costs by adopting automation tools that streamline returns and record-keeping.

HMO & Licensing

Major council confirms start date for expanded HMO licensing scheme

A major local authority announced this week the commencement date for its expanded HMO licensing regime, which will run for five years once live. The council provided details on the scope and enforcement approach for the scheme in its notice to landlords and agents.

Landlord impact: Affected landlords must ensure HMOs meet licensing requirements by the start date or risk penalties and enforcement action from the council.

Market Trends

Calls to scrap 2027 tax rise to ease pressures on private landlords as rental growth slows

A campaign this week urged the government to abandon a planned 2027 tax rise for landlords, citing Office for National Statistics data showing UK private rents rose by 3.3% in the year to May — a marked slowdown. Proponents argue reversing the tax increase would support the private rental sector amid more modest rental growth.

Landlord impact: If the government responds, potential tax decisions could directly affect landlords’ profitability and investment calculations over the coming year.

Tenant Rights / Compliance

Agents’ bodies and PropTech groups push registration and compliance tools to tackle red tape

This week industry bodies backed proposals for a registration scheme and unveiled new compliance management tools for agents and landlords to streamline regulatory obligations. These calls and products come after the Renters' Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026, which abolished Section 21 evictions and removed fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies so that all tenancies are now periodic. Note that the Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database is not yet live (regional rollout is expected late 2026 with national mandatory registration in 2027) and Awaab's Law currently applies to social landlords only; the statutory instrument to extend it to the private rented sector has not been laid, so it does not impose duties on private landlords.

Landlord impact: Landlords should expect increased use of compliance platforms by agents and may need to supply more consistent documentation and data to meet new registration and oversight expectations.

Market Trends

Analysis shows widening gulf between house and flat prices complicates sales for landlords of flats

New analysis published this week highlights that the gap between house and flat prices is at its widest in decades, making it harder for landlords trying to sell flats. The data points to much stronger long-term price growth in houses versus flats, creating a challenging sales environment for flat owners.

Landlord impact: Landlords with flats for sale should be prepared for potentially longer marketing times and consider pricing strategies or holding rather than selling in the current gap.