The Bank of England has reduced the base rate to 4.75%, marking the second rate cut this year. The decision, backed by nearly all members...
New data from UK Finance for Q3 2024 shows a slight reduction in mortgage arrears for both homeowners and buy-to-let investors, while possession rates remain...
New insights from Rightmove reveal an 11% year-on-year increase in demand for commercial property investment, marking the biggest quarterly surge since 2021. The data, drawn...
Landlord profitability surged in the third quarter of 2024, reaching its highest level since early 2022, according to new research from Paragon Bank. The findings,...
Over the weekend, renters’ rights group Acorn rallied in 30 cities across the UK, urging the public to pressure MPs to strengthen the Government’s upcoming...
England’s second-home buyers are now facing an average stamp duty increase of over £6,000 following changes introduced in the Autumn Budget. Analysis from Inventory Base,...
Labour’s recent announcement to freeze local housing allowance (LHA) rates until at least April 2026 has sparked concern among landlord groups, who warn that this...
House prices in October showed modest growth, with a 0.1% rise month-on-month and an annual increase of 2.4%, according to Nationwide’s latest house price index....
England’s rental market experienced a significant cooldown in October, with average rents dropping over 12% compared to September and year-on-year increases hitting an annual low,...
Have you ever thought that the name of your street could affect your home’s value? According to Chartered Surveyors Stokemont, certain Halloween-themed street names can...
In today’s Budget announcement, the government increased capital gains tax (CGT) rates, with basic rate taxpayers seeing a rise from 10% to 18% and higher...
New research reveals that 77% of buy-to-let (BTL) landlords are holding back on property purchases due to concerns over potential tax increases. With today’s Budget...
Mortgage approvals for house purchases climbed to 65,647 in September, up 1.1% from 64,958 in August, marking the fourth consecutive month of positive growth, according...
An insurer has issued a stark warning about the potential dangers of the growing trend to convert commercial buildings into residential properties, cautioning that poorly...
Propertymark is calling on the UK Government to prioritise Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) reform and provide support for landlords to reduce costs and meet...
Leading figures in the property industry, including Paul Shamplina and Ben Beadle, have challenged Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent assertion that individuals earning income from...
New research reveals the top areas in England offering a unique balance of affordable house prices and highly-rated schools, and ideal for buy-to-let investment. Kingston...
New research from the University of Cambridge has uncovered a correlation between the number of Airbnb listings and increased rates of robberies and violent crimes...
Landlords across the UK are bracing for potential tax increases after Prime Minister Keir Starmer suggested that those earning income from property and investments do...
As mortgage rates continue to fall, new data from Rightmove’s mortgage tracker report shows a significant improvement in affordability for buyers, particularly first-time homeowners. Average...
UK landlords eyeing overseas diversification could find fertile ground across Europe’s top cities, where a combined £75.8 billion in residential property is currently on the…
House in multiple occupation (HMO) landlords are retreating from the market, slashing shared housing options for tenants across England. Fresh analysis from HMO management platform…
Sadiq Khan has reignited his campaign to bring rent controls to London, telling Assembly members this week it remains his top demand for devolved powers….
Homebuyers across England and Wales are paying nearly a third more for freehold properties than leasehold, and in some areas the premium is more than…
Second-home purchases across London have plunged, with fresh data showing prime postcodes hardest hit as higher stamp duty and looming council tax premiums sap buyer…
Soaring energy costs and ageing rental stock are fuelling calls for urgent EPC reform, with Citizens Advice warning that millions of private renters are rationing…
UK landlords are set to benefit from stronger rental yields as house price growth slows sharply, according to fresh forecasts from property consultancy Knight Frank….
The number of UK homes created through commercial-to-residential conversions has dropped sharply, raising red flags for landlords worried about future rental stock and investment opportunities….
A Labour peer’s decision to evict a long-term tenant family and relet at a higher rent is stirring debate among UK landlords and investors over…
A coalition of 23 major UK property organisations has launched Project 28, an industry-led charter to cut the time from sale agreed to exchange to…
Buy-to-let lending in the Midlands and northern England captured nearly half of all mortgaged purchases in the first half of this year, fresh Paragon Bank…
The UK housing market cooled again in August, with fresh RICS data showing fewer buyers and falling prices across most regions. For landlords, the standout…
Only 12 per cent of homes on the market across Great Britain are priced below £150,000, according to new analysis from Zoopla. But for landlords…
Specialist lender Aldermore has announced fresh rate cuts across its residential and buy-to-let ranges, offering new options for landlords and portfolio investors. The changes, effective…
MPs have rejected most House of Lords amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill, clearing the way for the legislation to reach Royal Assent. During a…
