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...
Newly released data from HomeLet indicates a downward trend in the UK rental market, marking the third consecutive month of declining prices. The latest figures...
The Bank of England has announced its decision to keep the base interest rate steady at 5.25%, marking the fourth consecutive time this rate has...
The UK housing market witnessed a surge of optimism as Nationwide reported a 0.7% increase in house prices in January, a crucial month before the...
Goodlord’s latest Rental Index reveals an upward trend in rents for January, with an over 7% year-on-year increase despite a lengthening in void periods. However,...
The latest HL Savings & Resilience Barometer, forecasts a 5.9% drop in house prices during the year. This anticipated decline presents significant risks, particularly for...
A recent study by The Mortgage Lender (TML) reveals a significant trend among Buy to Let (BTL) landlords, with a focus on expanding their property...
Shawbrook has unveiled significant rate reductions across its extensive property investment product line today, marking a positive shift in the market landscape for professional property...
The sentiment among letting agents regarding the Renters (Reform) Bill is predominantly one of discontent, as reported by Propertymark’s Head of Policy, Tim Douglas. The...
Scottish landlords are being alerted to prepare for a series of stringent safety measures that are set to redefine property standards. The new regulations, effective...
As we approached Christmas, it became evident to housing market analysts that mortgage affordability was exerting downward pressure on house prices. This trend is expected...
New research has revealed that landlords investing in buy-to-let properties have seen the highest returns in London and the North East over the last five…
The UK rental sector is facing a major shake-up, with new data revealing that two-thirds of landlords plan to exit the market or reduce their…
Rental prices across England saw an increase in January 2025, with the average cost rising nearly 2% month-on-month and 4.6% year-on-year. However, despite the upward…
A staggering 42% of landlords remain unaware of the impending changes to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations, which will soon require private rented properties to…
The House of Lords is being called upon to make crucial amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill as it reaches its Second Reading tomorrow. Property…
The UK government’s latest attempt to slow down the buy-to-let market by increasing stamp duty on additional properties has had little impact, with investors continuing…
House prices edged up 0.1% in January 2025, with annual growth softening to 4.1% according to Nationwide’s latest index, signalling resilience in a market where…
The government has unveiled plans to unlock untapped land near commuter transport hubs, creating new opportunities for housing development and investment. In a bid to…
The Scottish Government’s proposed rent control measures have sparked a mix of cautious optimism and concern among landlords and property experts. Timothy Douglas, Head of…
Fears over potential Labour Party housing reforms and increasing taxation have led a landlord to evict his long-term tenant, a 90-year-old woman, from her home…
Estate agents across England are voicing concerns about a potential market correction following the expiration of current Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) relief thresholds on…
First-time landlords are making their mark in the northern regions of England, capitalising on lower property prices, competitive rental yields, and manageable mortgage requirements. Fleet…
Industry leaders from across the property sector convened this week to discuss the far-reaching implications of the Renters’ Rights Bill, currently moving through Parliament. Hosted…
A landlord in Walthamstow has seen a hefty rent repayment order reduced after a tribunal considered the tenants’ substantial arrears of over £17,000. The First-tier…
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (LAFRA) has officially abolished the contentious two-year rule, simplifying the process for leaseholders to extend their leases or…
