Rent and mortgage payments rise slightly as landlords provide stability for tenants
Rent and mortgage spending in the UK grew by 2.0 per cent year-on-year in January, according to the latest Barclays Property Insights report. Despite ongoing...
Rent and mortgage spending in the UK grew by 2.0 per cent year-on-year in January, according to the latest Barclays Property Insights report. Despite ongoing...
The Mayor of London is being urged to collaborate with the government to ensure that Green Belt land is not sacrificed to meet ambitious housing...
New data from the Ministry of Justice has revealed a rise in no-fault evictions, with 32,287 accelerated possession claims issued in 2024-an increase of 7%...
New research from Knight Frank has revealed that investment in the UK’s purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector reached £3.87bn in 2024, reflecting a 14% year-on-year...
The government’s proposed Decent Homes Standard is set to come into effect by 2030, with stricter regulations potentially requiring rental properties to achieve a minimum...
Labour’s plan to transform the Oxford-Cambridge Arc into “Europe’s Silicon Valley” is set to send rental prices soaring, with new analysis predicting increases of up...
The UK government’s latest push to digitalise property transactions to accelerate the homebuying process has been met with firm opposition from property lawyers, who argue...
UK Finance has released its latest mortgage arrears and possession figures for the final quarter of 2024, revealing a decline in arrears among both homeowners...
The impending end of rent control legislation in Scotland is being welcomed by industry experts, with hopes that it could encourage new investment in the...
New analysis from Rightmove has revealed that February and March are the prime months to list a property for sale, offering landlords and investors an...
New research has revealed that landlords investing in buy-to-let properties have seen the highest returns in London and the North East over the last five...
The UK rental sector is facing a major shake-up, with new data revealing that two-thirds of landlords plan to exit the market or reduce their...
Rental prices across England saw an increase in January 2025, with the average cost rising nearly 2% month-on-month and 4.6% year-on-year. However, despite the upward...
A staggering 42% of landlords remain unaware of the impending changes to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations, which will soon require private rented properties to...
The House of Lords is being called upon to make crucial amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill as it reaches its Second Reading tomorrow. Property...
The UK government’s latest attempt to slow down the buy-to-let market by increasing stamp duty on additional properties has had little impact, with investors continuing...
House prices edged up 0.1% in January 2025, with annual growth softening to 4.1% according to Nationwide’s latest index, signalling resilience in a market where...
The government has unveiled plans to unlock untapped land near commuter transport hubs, creating new opportunities for housing development and investment. In a bid to...
The Scottish Government’s proposed rent control measures have sparked a mix of cautious optimism and concern among landlords and property experts. Timothy Douglas, Head of...
Fears over potential Labour Party housing reforms and increasing taxation have led a landlord to evict his long-term tenant, a 90-year-old woman, from her home...
Landlords in England are being told they must follow new rules when responding to tenant pet requests under the Renters’ Rights Act. The government has…
Landlords in England now have a confirmed cut-off date of 30 April 2026 to serve Section 21 eviction notices before they are permanently removed under…
Major planning reform plans unveiled by Housing Secretary Steve Reed will allow housing developments within a 15-minute walk of train and tram stations to gain…
Private rents increased by 5% in the 12 months to October 2025, according to new ONS data, marking the slowest annual rise since August 2022….
Investors analysing long-term value and yield potential may want to look closely at school catchments this year. New analysis from Savills shows homes located near…
The future of Build-to-Rent (BTR) took centre stage in London last week as NHBC hosted its annual sector event for developers, investors and operators alongside…
Scottish landlords are increasing rents faster than anywhere else in Great Britain, according to new research from Hamptons. The analysis shows 67 percent of Scottish…
UK house prices have fallen 1.8% this month to £364,833, marking the sharpest November decline since 2012, according to Rightmove’s latest House Price Index. The…
Landlords and property developers are bracing for potential tax and planning reforms as confidence in new-build activity weakens ahead of the Autumn Budget. Fresh survey…
A new analysis of landlord renovation behaviour has revealed a sharp divide between improvements that meaningfully boost rental yields – and those that cost thousands…
The Government has confirmed a rollout timeline for the Renters’ Rights Act, with the first legal changes due from 1 May 2026. For landlords, this…
Paragon Bank has unveiled a new multi-property mortgage option allowing landlords to finance four to 99 properties in a single application - a move rolled…
The UK housing market shifted noticeably into a lower gear in October, according to the latest RICS Residential Survey, with buyer demand, sales activity and…
UK Finance has reported a continued fall in mortgage arrears in the third quarter of 2025, with buy-to-let (BTL) arrears dropping sharply by eight per…
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has announced the rollout of Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs) - a new framework requiring all registered social landlords to…