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Buy-to-Let Mortgage Arrears Hold Steady Despite Economic Pressures

Buy-to-Let Mortgage Arrears Hold Steady Despite Economic Pressures

UK Finance’s latest arrears and possessions data for Q1 2024 reveals a mixed landscape for mortgages, with a notable focus on the buy-to-let sector maintaining...

10/05/2024
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates Steady at 5.25%

Bank of England Holds Interest Rates Steady at 5.25%

The Bank of England, under the leadership of Governor Andrew Bailey, has once again opted to maintain the base interest rate at 5.25%, a 16-year...

09/05/2024
Buyer Demand Cools as Property Listings Rise in April

Buyer Demand Cools as Property Listings Rise in April

The latest RICS UK Residential Survey for April 2024 indicates a cooling in buyer demand, despite an increase in property listings, suggesting a complex market...

09/05/2024
NRLA Sets New Dates for 2024 ‘Wales On Tour’ Events

NRLA Sets New Dates for 2024 ‘Wales On Tour’ Events

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has unveiled the schedule for its 2024 ‘Wales On Tour’ events, following the success of last year’s series. These...

08/05/2024
London’s Rental Landscape Transforms as Outer Boroughs Gain Popularity

London’s Rental Landscape Transforms as Outer Boroughs Gain Popularity

Recent data from SpareRoom, a leading UK flatshare website, illustrates a significant shift in rental patterns within London, with burgeoning interest in areas further from...

08/05/2024
House Prices Experience Modest Growth Despite Economic Pressures and Regional Disparities

House Prices Experience Modest Growth Despite Economic Pressures and Regional Disparities

The latest release of the Halifax House Price Index reveals a modest uptick in UK house prices, marking a 0.1% increase in April following a...

07/05/2024
London Rental Market Sees Shift as Tenant Resistance Grows

London Rental Market Sees Shift as Tenant Resistance Grows

The dynamics of the rental market in prime London postcodes are shifting, with tenants increasingly resistant to high rent hikes, influenced by growing property availability...

07/05/2024
UK Student Accommodation Investments Reach £750 Million in Q1 2024

UK Student Accommodation Investments Reach £750 Million in Q1 2024

Knight Frank’s latest update on the UK student housing market indicates a robust start to 2024, with investment volumes reaching nearly £750 million, demonstrating continued...

03/05/2024
Government to Implement Furnished Holiday Let Tax Changes Despite Concerns

Government to Implement Furnished Holiday Let Tax Changes Despite Concerns

The UK government is set to introduce significant changes to the tax treatment of furnished holiday lets (FHL) from April 2025, despite objections from MPs...

03/05/2024
Landlord Rental Yields Reach Six-Year High

Landlord Rental Yields Reach Six-Year High

Recent research indicates a significant rise in rental yields across the UK, reaching levels not seen since 2018, as landlords in the North East and...

02/05/2024
Lloyds Banking Group’s Citra Living Set to Enhance Gloucestershire’s Rental Market

Lloyds Banking Group’s Citra Living Set to Enhance Gloucestershire’s Rental Market

Citra Living, a subsidiary of Lloyds Banking Group, has announced plans to expand its rental property portfolio by adding 150 new family homes in Gloucestershire,...

02/05/2024
Calls Intensify for Immediate Ban on Section 21 Evictions

Calls Intensify for Immediate Ban on Section 21 Evictions

Recent government data reveals that the use of Section 21 eviction notices has surged, contributing significantly to homelessness rates across the UK. This uptick comes...

01/05/2024
UK Housebuilders Regain Confidence in Land Market As Outlook Brightens

UK Housebuilders Regain Confidence in Land Market As Outlook Brightens

The UK housing development landscape is showing signs of vitality in early 2024, as housebuilders demonstrate increased confidence and a renewed interest in land acquisition,...

01/05/2024
Stamp Duty Surcharge Slows Buy-to-Let Investments in Southern England

Stamp Duty Surcharge Slows Buy-to-Let Investments in Southern England

Recent data from Paragon Bank reveals a significant decline in buy-to-let investments in Southern England, attributed to the impact of the Stamp Duty surcharge introduced...

30/04/2024
Housing Construction Drops for the First Time Since Pandemic

Housing Construction Drops for the First Time Since Pandemic

Recent data analysis by APRAO using statistics from the Office for National Statistics has shown a significant decrease in the number of homes constructed in...

30/04/2024
Urgent Need for More Landlords as Only 49% of Rental Homes Immediately Available

Urgent Need for More Landlords as Only 49% of Rental Homes Immediately Available

Recent analysis by Zero Deposit has unveiled a critical shortfall in the availability of rental homes in England, with less than half of the properties...

29/04/2024
Property Market Resilient Despite Higher Mortgage Costs

Property Market Resilient Despite Higher Mortgage Costs

Recent data reveals that despite a substantial increase in mortgage repayments, the UK property market has shown resilience with a 12% year-on-year increase in sales,...

29/04/2024
Paul Shamplina Calls for Clear Timelines on Section 21 Abolition in Rental Sector Reform

Paul Shamplina Calls for Clear Timelines on Section 21 Abolition in Rental Sector Reform

As the Renters Reform Bill progresses through the House of Commons, Paul Shamplina, founder of Landlord Action, urges the government to provide a definitive timeline...

26/04/2024
House Price Variability: Stark Contrasts in Property Sizes Across Major Cities

House Price Variability: Stark Contrasts in Property Sizes Across Major Cities

Recent data from Mojo Mortgages has highlighted the vast differences in property sizes that the average UK house price of £261,142 can secure across various...

25/04/2024
Renters Reform Bill Progresses with Amendments Despite Delays

Renters Reform Bill Progresses with Amendments Despite Delays

The Renters (Reform) Bill has made headway in Parliament, but not without some setbacks and ongoing debate over key amendments, including the anticipated delay in...

25/04/2024
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