Massive growth of landlord companies still accelerating

22nd July 2026

Massive growth of landlord companies still accelerating

A new analysis of over 25 years of Companies House data reveals the scale of growth in the professional landlord industry. Just 1,882 new landlord companies were registered in 2000, compared to a record high of 34,128 in 2025.  The pace of growth has accelerated sharply in recent years, with nearly 14,000 new companies registered in the first...

HMO room sizes, bins and gardens to be specified by council 

22nd July 2026

HMO room sizes, bins and gardens to be specified by council 

A council says it’s inviting residents, landlords, tenants, letting and managing agents and “other stakeholders” to...

Burnham has “genuine interest in property standards” says NRLA chief

22nd July 2026

Burnham has “genuine interest in property standards” says NRLA chief

The chief executive of the National Residential Landlords Association has warned new Prime Minister Andy Burnham...

Council boasts of penalties meted out to HMO owners 

22nd July 2026

Council boasts of penalties meted out to HMO owners 

Another London Labour council wants to renew its licensing regime for smaller houses in multiple occupation...



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