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Proposed tax changes could deter investment in Welsh rental market

The Welsh government’s plans to alter tax reliefs have sparked concern among property investors, who warn that such changes could reduce the availability of student...

19/07/2024

Private landlords achieve high satisfaction ratings among UK renters

Recent findings from the government’s English Housing Survey for 2022/23 indicate that 82% of private renters express satisfaction with their accommodations, surpassing the 74% satisfaction...

19/07/2024

Landlords see more buy-to-let mortgage options

Recent data reveals a significant uptick in the number of mortgage products available, bringing optimism to various buyer segments within the UK property market. As...

18/07/2024

Landlord Exodus: Former rental homes flood UK property market

A significant proportion of properties for sale in June were previously rental homes, according to new research by TwentyEA. Substantial Increase in Former Rentals for...

18/07/2024

Calls for clarity on Section 21 eviction reforms

Propertymark urges the UK Government to clarify its plans for abolishing Section 21 no-fault evictions to prevent overwhelming the court system in England and Wales....

18/07/2024

New Renters’ Rights Bill and planning reforms unveiled in King’s Speech

The King’s Speech, delivered at the opening of Parliament, has introduced 35 new bills, including significant reforms that will impact landlords and letting agents. Major...

17/07/2024

Younger landlord investors drive market growth

The average age of landlords purchasing new buy-to-let properties has decreased significantly over the past decade, with an increasing number of thirty-somethings entering the market....

17/07/2024

UK house prices continue upward trend

The latest UK House Price Index for May 2024 reveals a steady increase in property prices despite the general election. Data shows a 1.2% rise...

17/07/2024

UK Property market faces major challenges despite strong listings

Property listing volumes are currently averaging 6% higher than in Q2 2019, which is being used as the benchmark year. This suggests that supply is...

16/07/2024

Surge in cash buyer activity reaches decade high

New data from Yopa, the full-service estate agents, reveals that cash buyers have reached the highest level of market activity in the past decade. In...

16/07/2024

Political stability and rate cuts to boost autumn property market as house prices dip

Average new seller asking prices drop by 0.4% (£1,617) this month to £373,493, marking a larger-than-usual decrease for July. Sellers aim to attract buyers amid...

15/07/2024

New Report Reveals Shifts in Private Renting Trends

The Mortgage Works’ latest Private Rented Report has unveiled significant changes within the sector, highlighting an 80% increase in renters aged between 55 and 64...

15/07/2024

Landlord appointed to new Labour housing team

In a move aimed at reforming the private rented sector (PRS) and addressing housing needs, the newly established Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government...

12/07/2024

Housing Sector Leaders Call for Regulation of Residential Property Agents

In a joint open letter to the new Housing Minister, key figures from the residential housing sector are urging the government to legislate the regulation...

12/07/2024

Record investment in UK build to rent sector in first half of 2024

The UK’s build to rent (BTR) sector saw record investment levels in the first half of 2024, with over £2.6 billion invested, according to Knight...

11/07/2024

Housing market optimism rises following election

The latest survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) indicates a renewed sense of optimism in the UK housing market following the recent...

11/07/2024

Property investors optimistic about potential rate cuts

Property investors are showing cautious optimism, focusing on the prospect of base rate cuts rather than political changes in the UK or global geopolitical uncertainties,...

10/07/2024

Northern property investment hotspots lead the way

New figures from the fast-growing UK property portal OnTheMarket highlight the top investment hotspots for the second quarter of the year, revealing a continued north/south...

10/07/2024

Renewed prime london property market sees resurgence in buyer demand

The latest Prime London Demand Index by Benham and Reeves shows an uptick in demand for high-end properties in Q2, reversing the downward trend observed...

10/07/2024

Labour reverts housing department name change

Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner has announced that the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities will drop ‘levelling up’ from its title, reverting to...

09/07/2024

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Housing Secretary Angela Rayner speaking at a conference

Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation

13/05/2025

Landlords push back as Labour rushes Renters’ Rights Bill through Lords

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has come under fire for “ramming through” Labour’s controversial Renters’ Rights Bill with what critics are calling “bully-boy tactics”-sparking outrage…

york’s £1.1bn brownfield revival offers golden opportunity for landlords

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

13/05/2025

York’s £1.1bn brownfield revival offers golden opportunity for landlords

York’s city centre is about to undergo a remarkable transformation-one that’s caught the attention of landlords and investors alike. The long-awaited York Central development, positioned…

Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation

12/05/2025

Landlords urged to skip queues with High Court evictions

Landlords across England and Wales are being encouraged to ‘transfer up’ their eviction cases directly to the High Court, as the pressure mounts on an…

Buy-to-let Property News, Finance

10/05/2025

Buy-to-let mortgage lender offers helping hand with another rate cut

Landlords across the UK will benefit from another round of buy-to-let mortgage rate reductions this weekend, as The Mortgage Works (TMW) unveils new lower rates…

The Bank of England’s latest rate cut to 3.75% brings welcome relief for landlords, easing mortgage pressure and improving outlook for the buy-to-let market.

Buy-to-let Property News, Finance

08/05/2025

Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.25% as inflation shows signs of easing

In a closely watched move, the Bank of England has lowered its base interest rate to 4.25%. The decision, announced today, follows a hold in…

HTB unveils tailored finance product to help landlords navigate affordability roadblocks

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

08/05/2025

HTB unveils tailored finance product to help landlords navigate affordability roadblocks

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has launched an innovative financing solution aimed squarely at landlords grappling with today’s tighter affordability criteria. Dubbed Portfolio Edge, the new…

UK house prices rose by 3.9% in the year to May 2025.

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

08/05/2025

House prices edge higher as landlords enjoy rare market stability

The UK housing market posted a modest monthly rise in April, with average property prices increasing by 0.3% to £297,781, according to the latest Halifax…

Landlords call for fair reforms as Renters' Rights Bill nears final stages

Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation

07/05/2025

Landlords call for fair reforms as Renters’ Rights Bill nears final stages

The Renters’ Rights Bill is approaching its final stages in the House of Lords, with two critical committee sessions scheduled for 12 and 14 May…

London boroughs call for stricter controls on holiday lets

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

07/05/2025

London boroughs call for stricter controls on short-term holiday lets

A new report has uncovered that more than 50% of short-term holiday lets in London are being operated illegally-flouting the 90-day annual rental limit-triggering urgent…

Council crackdown highlights need to protect compliant landlords

Buy-to-let Property News, Licensing

02/05/2025

Council crackdown highlights need to protect compliant private landlords

A north London landlord has been fined over £5,000 after tenants in her HMO property were left without heating or hot water for an entire…

Fall in interest rates could spark wave of landlord confidence across UK rental market

Buy-to-let Property News, Finance

02/05/2025

Fall in interest rates could spark wave of landlord confidence

Interest rates in the UK are set to drop sharply through 2025, with major lenders and international economists forecasting a return to sub-3% borrowing costs-potentially…

Landlord hits back at council 'licensing overreach' with petition to scrap unfair rules

Buy-to-let Property News, Licensing

02/05/2025

Landlord hits back at council ‘licensing overreach’ with petition to scrap unfair rules

A veteran landlord in Portsmouth has launched a petition calling on the government to scale back what he describes as “insidious” licensing powers being exploited…

Private rent pressures grow with affordability gap across UK regions

Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation

01/05/2025

London rents rise 10% year-on-year as landlords stay competitive

London landlords saw rental prices rise by 10% in April 2025 compared to the same time last year, despite a drop in viewing requests and…

UK private rents climbed 7.0% in the year to May 2025

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

30/04/2025

Rents rise again as tenant demand holds firm

Landlords across England saw another month of rising rents in April 2025, with national figures showing a continued upward trend in average rental income. According…

UK house prices dipped 0.6% in December, with annual growth slowing. What the latest data means for landlords, yields and buy-to-let strategy in 2026.

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

30/04/2025

House prices cool slightly in April, but landlords eye stable growth

The UK housing market saw a slight dip in average property prices in April 2025, with figures from Nationwide showing a monthly decrease of 0.6%….

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