The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has initiated an extensive investigation into the collapse of the Signature Group, a Liverpool-based property company, resulting in significant...
The UK has been identified as having the lengthiest timeline for selling homes among the world’s busiest housing markets, a distinction that has drawn criticism...
Campaigners have voiced strong criticism against a faction of 40 Conservative MPs, accusing them of forming a ‘cabal’ to dilute the effectiveness of the proposed...
In the face of ongoing challenges in the housing market, a new report by OSB Group highlights a proactive approach by landlords in the Private...
Housing Secretary, Michael Gove, has unveiled significant proposals aimed at regulating the short-term rental market, including platforms like Airbnb. Under these proposed changes, individuals looking...
The Government’s consideration of introducing a 1% deposit mortgage scheme as a means to facilitate home ownership for young individuals has been met with criticism...
The Royal Agricultural University has introduced the UK’s inaugural foundation degree specifically designed for residential estate agency, marking a significant milestone in professionalising the sector...
A recent study by Paragon Bank has unveiled that a significant portion of portfolio landlords in the UK, specifically those owning four or more properties,...
In a call for action, Heather Powell of Blick Rothenberg has urged the government to introduce tax incentives for buy-to-let landlords dedicated to enhancing the...
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal a 1.4% decrease in average UK house prices over the year to December, with...
The government has today unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of planning regulations aimed at facilitating the development of homes on brownfield sites. This strategy is designed...
In Bristol, a new dispute has erupted over the Labour council’s decision to extend its licensing scheme to additional parts of the city, with fees...
The relationship between councils and private sector landlords is set to become a major scandal, akin to the Post Office controversy, according to Des Taylor,...
Housing Secretary Michael Gove has vowed to eliminate Section 21 evictions in England, ensuring they will be “outlawed” before the forthcoming general election. This commitment...
In its latest update, UK Finance has released data on mortgage arrears and possessions for the fourth quarter of 2023, indicating a rise in the...
Letting agents have highlighted a persistent high demand for rental properties, coupled with a significant decline in available supply. This imbalance is primarily attributed to...
The UK housing market experienced a notable uplift in January, marking the fourth consecutive month of price increases, with an annual growth rate hitting its...
Insurance firm Simply Business has unveiled a new league table identifying the UK’s top city hotspots for buy-to-let growth, based on an analysis of over...
Recent insights from NatWest and S&P Global indicate a significant trend among UK renters: as they brace for escalating rental expenses, a staggering 75% are...
In a strategic move to bolster its market position, Rightmove, the portal giant, has recently acquired HomeViews, a prominent build-to-rent reviews platform, in a deal...
As the Renters’ Rights Bill approaches its Report Stage on 14 January 2025, property agents and landlords are raising alarms about its potential unintended consequences….
The UK rental market showed signs of rebalancing at the close of 2024, with rents in London falling for the fourth quarter in a row,…
A proposed law in the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill could make it illegal for landlords to request or accept more than a month’s rent in…
The UK property market has seen a brisk start to 2025, with nearly 26,000 homes listed for sale in the first week alone. According to…
UK inflation is expected to climb slightly when figures are released next week, driven by increased costs at petrol stations and rising food prices. Despite…
For the first time in nine months, UK house prices have dipped, with a slight 0.2% fall recorded between November and December 2024, according to…
The Land Registry is bracing for disruption as staff vote to strike over mandatory office attendance policies. The industrial action comes at a critical time…
Rents across England fell for the fifth consecutive month in December 2024, according to the latest Goodlord Rental Index. After a summer of record-high prices,…
Heritage properties hold a unique charm but also present significant challenges when it comes to energy efficiency. With the built environment responsible for around 25%…
The team at Landlord Knowledge would like to wish you all the very best this festive season. We’re incredibly grateful for your invaluable support over…
As the final episode of Gavin and Stacey airs this Christmas, fans may take solace in knowing that the iconic Barry property is the most…
New data from analytics firm TwentyEA has revealed that nearly one million property price reductions were recorded in 2024, marking the highest figure on record….
The Bank of England has kept its base rate at 4.75%, delivering a widely anticipated decision that highlights ongoing caution around inflation. With rates now…
The UK housing market is poised for recovery in 2025, according to property consultancy Savills, but uncertainty looms as new policies and economic factors shape…
New measures are being introduced to help councils tackle empty private rental sector (PRS) homes, allowing local authorities to take over unoccupied properties and bring…
