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Rental sector investors face increased risks in 2026, says Housing Hand
Three subsectors are expected to face particular challenges: PBSA, build to rent (BTR) and HMOs, according to Housing Hand.
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82% of renters want more financial education at school – Housing Hand
Only 2% of students renting in the UK said they learnt about managing housing finances at school.
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Housing Hand launches void period solution to support landlords with Renters’ Rights Bill
A-VoidTM has been designed to help student landlords cope with the potential void periods that the Bill will introduce.
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Student housing crisis deepens, MPs and experts weigh in
The Renters (Reform) Bill introduces regulatory complexities, particularly in the treatment of purpose-built student accommodation and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).
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Rental guarantor applications soar by 50% in six months as students face rental struggles
Students in cities such as Bristol, Manchester, Durham, and Glasgow are finding it particularly challenging to secure accommodation for the new academic year.
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Demand for rental guarantor services skyrockets as rents surge, Housing Hand
Over the past six months, applications for rental guarantor services have seen a sharp 50% increase.
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Housing Hand warns of ‘tsunami of students’ struggling to find university accommodation
A level results day is likely to trigger a tsunami of students struggling to find accommodation for their university places.
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Canopy and Housing Hand form exclusive partnership
Guarantor service Housing Hand and renting firm Canopy have formed a new partnership aimed at reducing barriers to private renting.
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Demand for rental guarantor services at “all time high”
This is particularly notable in areas where high quality university places are in demand and thus so is local accommodation.
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2022 will see Build to Rent sector thrive – Housing Hand
Cities such as Manchester, Liverpool and Brighton are attracting plenty of investment in Build to Rent schemes according to research.
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Housing hand opens up depositless renting to all students and working professionals
UK rental guarantor service Housing Hand has revealed details of its new, Depositless renting service.