May 2023 has witnessed the average weekly rent in London leapfrogging £600, demonstrating an 8% surge from the previous month and a 13% rise year-on-year,...
UK landlords are grappling with a multitude of challenges as the clock ticks down to the 2028 Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) deadline. Property owners...
Downing Street has called upon banks to safeguard homeowners currently wrestling with escalating mortgage costs as interest rates continue to rise, destabilising the borrowing market....
UK’s HM Courts and Tribunals Service has put a temporary halt to the work of bailiffs due to safety concerns. The pause comes as a...
The mortgage industry is facing a potentially seismic shift, as NatWest, a leading lender, announced changes to its product ranges that could have severe implications...
According to a recent study by development site sourcing specialist, Searchland, England’s allotment space is vast enough to accommodate the construction of over 200,000 new...
Paragon Bank’s latest analysis highlights the North East as England’s most economical region for private rentals last year. Following closely are Yorkshire and the Humber,...
As the financial climate becomes increasingly challenging, major property investors are resorting to inventive strategies, such as debt repayment, to maximise their portfolios’ efficiency. This...
As the anticipation of the Champions League final builds, recent research by Nested, the innovative estate agent, discloses that property prices in Manchester significantly outstrip...
Paragon Bank has announced the unveiling of an exclusive array of buy-to-let mortgages, featuring a five-year fixed-rate scheme with zero or fixed fees, as well...
The latest report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) provides a bleak outlook for both buyers and renters, suggesting the imminent rise in...
The Mortgage Lender, a leading specialist in the UK mortgage industry, declared the reintroduction of its Residential and Buy-to-Let product suites on 7th June. Among...
According to the Halifax House Price Index, house prices remained stagnant in May but saw a 1% decline over the past year. This marks the...
As concerns mount over potential increases in interest rates by the Bank of England, lenders have begun to withdraw additional mortgage deals, causing offers to...
The Welsh Government has initiated a consultation on ‘fair rents and adequate housing,’ during which Housing Minister Julie James revealed that rent controls are under...
Purplebricks, a once-dominant disruptor in the estate agency sector, announced today a considerable reduction in their fees under the new ownership. This bold move is...
Property transactions have fallen precipitously in England and Wales, with roughly 77,500 homes changing hands since the beginning of the year – a substantial 58%...
Knight Frank, has revealed a 39% rise in the number of prospective tenants in prime central and outer London for the first quarter of this...
London landlords face prolonged delays in the eviction process as bailiff operations are suspended indefinitely due to unspecified ‘health and safety reasons’. This move is...
Property rental company HomeLet’s May 2023 Rental Index figures reveal an ongoing surge in the UK’s average rental prices. The report also draws attention to...
A seasoned London landlord has been ordered to pay a £19,753 rent repayment order after failing to obtain a mandatory House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)…
The Labour government is advancing its plans to tighten regulations on short-term lets across England, with the goal of giving local authorities more power to…
A London-based letting agency has been found guilty of unlawfully charging a holding deposit far exceeding the legal limit, following a dispute earlier this year….
Dudley Council has confirmed that it is selling off its housing stock that is too costly to repair, but with a deliberate policy to prevent…
Professional landlords are being urged to exercise caution as they navigate new mortgage deals offering reduced rates. While recent cuts to buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage rates…
A recent analysis by easyMoney, a peer-to-peer real estate investment platform, highlights the best investment products currently available for savers looking to secure their money…
The recent base rate reduction by the Bank of England has led to a significant decrease in mortgage rates, with many lenders now offering the…
A recent analysis conducted by Inventory Base has pinpointed five postcode districts where buy-to-let landlords can secure the highest rental yields with an initial property…
A landmark Supreme Court ruling has brought clarity to the complex laws surrounding the Right to Manage (RTM) for leaseholders, following the dismissal of an…
The British Royal Family is cashing in on some of their most famous properties by offering them as holiday lets, according to new data from…
A new analysis by Foxtons, London’s largest lettings and sales estate agent, reveals that rental properties near major sporting venues in the capital are delivering…
In April 2024, HMRC revealed that property agents who breached anti-money laundering regulations were collectively fined over £1.6 million. Propertymark, the leading professional body for…
A leading legal expert in landlord regulations has sharply criticised four social housing providers for avoiding significant financial penalties, while private landlords face hefty fines…
The Labour government has put to rest growing speculation about granting regional mayors the power to impose rent controls on private tenancies. This definitive stance…
A recent investigation has uncovered a significant exodus of landlords from Scotland’s private rental sector, attributed to what some describe as “attacks and excessive taxation”…
