The professional body
for the property sector

The UK Government has published draft regulations introducing a new disclosure regime for land agreements that give control over development without transferring ownership. The rules, which will apply in England and Wales, stem from the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 and are expected to come into force on 6 April 2027.

The Home Office has published a draft Code designed to give clearer guidance to landlords and letting agents on complying with the Right to Rent Scheme rules without breaching equality law. Checks on prospective tenants’ right to live in the UK have been part of the lettings process since 2016 and form part of wider government policy to prevent illegal immigration.

The housing market shows steady activity, ongoing challenges with sales agreed rising slightly and stock levels stable, while affordability pressures and longer transaction times continue to strain buyers and sellers. Demand is strong in the rental sector, with significant competition among tenants despite only a modest increase in available properties. Rents have remained relatively stable month to month.