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Functional home features driving faster sales in today’s housing market

New analysis from Yopa, the full-service estate agent, has highlighted the home features that are helping properties sell faster than others on the market. In...

24/10/2024

Limited company landlords face personal risks despite tax benefits

As more buy-to-let landlords switch to limited company structures for tax savings, industry experts warn that personal assets, including homes and savings, may still be...

23/10/2024

Landlords who ignore regulator should repay rent, says Ombudsman chief

At a parliamentary evidence session yesterday, Richard Blakeway, chief of the Housing Ombudsman Service, proposed that landlords who disregard the regulator’s decisions should be compelled...

23/10/2024

Scottish cities top UK housing market rise with Birmingham leading the way in England

Recent data from the UK’s largest estate agency group, Lomond, highlights a remarkable trend in the housing market, with Scottish cities dominating the list of...

21/10/2024

Landlords shift to limited companies to capitalise on tax advantages

Landlords across the UK are setting up limited companies at an unprecedented rate to take advantage of more favourable tax conditions. Research from Hamptons reveals...

21/10/2024

Landlords urged to share views in global energy efficiency survey

Landlords across the UK are being called upon to participate in an international survey conducted by the International Union of Property Owners (UIPI) to assess...

18/10/2024

Budget cuts could lead to soaring court delays, senior officials warn

Court delays in the UK could significantly increase if proposed spending cuts are implemented in the upcoming Budget, senior officials have warned. Housing and Justice...

18/10/2024

Landlords welcome exclusion of buy-to-let properties from CGT increase

Landlords have expressed relief following reports that the anticipated rise in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) will not apply to buy-to-let properties, alleviating fears of a...

17/10/2024

South East emerges as prime region for landlords embracing ‘Rent to Rent’ model

As the ‘guaranteed rent’ or ‘rent to rent’ model becomes increasingly popular among private rental investors, new analysis by London lettings and estate agent Benham...

16/10/2024

UK house prices rise for sixth consecutive month as market confidence grows

The UK housing market continues its upward trend with house prices increasing by 1.5% month-on-month in August 2024, reaching an average of £292,924. This marks...

16/10/2024

£3.2bn surge in new homes delivered to UK cities in just two weeks

The UK housing market has seen a significant boost with £3.2 billion worth of new-build homes delivered across Britain in the past two weeks, according...

15/10/2024

Landlords call for government support to meet 2030 energy performance targets

Landlords across the UK are calling on the government for financial support to meet new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) targets, as concerns mount about the...

15/10/2024

New Towns offer affordable housing with promising growth potential, Halifax reveals

A new analysis by Halifax has shown that house prices in New Towns have kept pace with national trends over the past decade, while offering...

15/10/2024

Buy-to-let landlords show renewed optimism despite challenges ahead

A new survey of UK buy-to-let landlords has revealed growing optimism about the future performance of their property investments, with 60% of landlords confident about...

14/10/2024

Calls for greater balance in Renters’ Rights Bill

The Renters’ Rights Bill, which recently passed its Second Reading in the House of Commons on 9 October, must offer more balance between tenants, landlords,...

11/10/2024

Barclays report reveals ‘right-sizing’ could unlock 3.8 million UK homes

A new report from Barclays, titled “Right-sizing Revolution: unlocking untapped capacity in the housing market“, estimates that incentivising ‘right-sizing’ could free up 3.8 million homes...

10/10/2024

Historic towns and commuter hotspots lead UK house price growth

New research by eXp UK reveals that England’s historic towns and commuter belt areas have seen the highest rates of house price growth in the...

10/10/2024

Landlords hold steady despite rising property sales and rental reforms

Recent media speculation suggests that landlords are leaving the rental sector in droves, driven by tighter regulations and increased taxation. However, the reality paints a...

10/10/2024

Northern regions lead the way in rental returns for UK buy-to-let landlords

Landlords in the North East, North West, and Yorkshire & Humber are achieving the highest rental yields in England, according to a recent analysis of...

09/10/2024

Renters’ Rights Bill takes major step towards overhaul of private rental sector

The Renters’ Rights Bill, which was recently introduced in the House of Commons, has moved forward with its second reading, marking a significant moment in...

09/10/2024

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Steve Reed has been appointed as the new Housing Secretary following Angela Rayner’s resignation.

Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation

08/09/2025

Landlords await Housing Secretary’s stance as Renters’ Bill returns

Steve Reed has been appointed as the new Housing Secretary following Angela Rayner’s resignation, just as the controversial Renters’ Rights Bill returns to Parliament. The…

HMRC data shows record landlord income as Section 24 cuts bite

Buy-to-let Property News, Tax

08/09/2025

HMRC data shows record landlord income as Section 24 cuts bite

Property income declared by unincorporated landlords has climbed to a record £55.5 billion in 2023–24, according to new HMRC figures. While headline numbers suggest healthy…

Buy-to-let Property News, Tax

05/09/2025

Angela Rayner quits as housing secretary after Stamp Duty row

Angela Rayner has resigned as Deputy Prime Minister, Housing Secretary, and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party after being found to have underpaid Stamp Duty…

Residential gold sign on a residential street

Buy-to-let Property News, Tax

05/09/2025

House prices edge higher for third month as landlords await Budget clarity

UK house prices rose for the third consecutive month in August, with Halifax reporting a 0.3% increase that pushed the average home to £299,331. Prices…

Landlords see twice as many asylum seekers housed in rentals than hotels

Buy-to-let Property News, Tax

04/09/2025

Taxpayer-backed rented homes now outpace hotels for asylum seeker housing

Nearly twice as many asylum seekers are now being housed in taxpayer-funded rented homes than in hotels, fuelling a national debate about housing priorities. For…

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner speaking at a conference

Buy-to-let Property News, Tax

03/09/2025

Angela Rayner admits stamp duty underpayment on second home purchase

Angela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary, has admitted underpaying Stamp Duty on an £800,000 seaside flat in Hove, East Sussex. The error…

he UK’s rental squeeze is now hitting suburban towns harder than cities,

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

03/09/2025

Rental supply crunch bites harder in towns as landlords brace for policy risk

The UK’s rental squeeze is now hitting suburban towns harder than cities, with new data from SpareRoom showing up to nine tenants chasing every available…

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

03/09/2025

Shawbrook cuts buy-to-let rates and expands product choice for landlords

Shawbrook has unveiled a major shake-up of its buy-to-let mortgage range, slashing rates by up to 0.40% and introducing more flexible fee and term options….

End of Section 21 to Shift Focus from Possession to Recovery

Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation

02/09/2025

End of Section 21 to Shift Focus from Possession to Recovery

The Renters’ Rights Bill is expected to bring one of the most significant changes to landlord legislation in over a decade. At its centre is…

House prices ease in august while rental demand strengthens buy-to-let outlook

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

02/09/2025

House prices dip in August but rental demand holds firm

UK house prices dipped slightly in August, with the Nationwide index showing a 0.1% monthly fall and annual growth easing to 2.1%. The average property…

UK landlords could soon face a new average tax bill of £885 per property.

Buy-to-let Property News, Tax

02/09/2025

Landlords face fresh £885 rental income tax burden under Labour plans

Landlords could soon face a new average tax bill of £885 per property if Labour presses ahead with plans to apply National Insurance contributions to…

Proposed seller property tax could hit london homeowners hardest, warns agents

Buy-to-let Property News, Tax

28/08/2025

Proposed seller property tax could hit London homeowners hardest

Landlords and property investors have been warned that the government’s proposed replacement of Stamp Duty with a seller-paid property tax would unfairly target London. Analysis…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves broke landlord licensing law - Southwark must act

Buy-to-let Property News, Licensing

27/08/2025

Council seizes 18 rental homes in licensing dispute

Merton Council in south London has taken long-term control of 18 rental properties after accusing their landlord of persistently failing to comply with its selective…

The Property Ombudsman (TPO) has launched a redesigned website aimed at raising standards in the property sector and improving support for both consumers and businesses.

Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation

26/08/2025

Property Ombudsman launches new website to strengthen standards for landlords and agents

The Property Ombudsman (TPO) has launched a redesigned website aimed at raising standards in the property sector and improving support for both consumers and businesses….

Landlords warn scrapping fixed-term contracts risks chaos in student rental market

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

26/08/2025

Landlords warn scrapping fixed-term contracts risks chaos in student rental market

Letting agents and landlords are warning the Government that abolishing fixed-term student tenancies under the Renters Rights Bill could destabilise the entire academic lettings cycle….

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