The much-anticipated Renters’ Reform Bill, intended to enhance renters’ rights and originally promised over four years ago, has been delayed once again. Last week, Michael...
Skipton Building Society, the owner of Connells, is set to be the first lender to reintroduce 100% mortgages without requiring a guarantor, specifically targeting tenants....
The Halifax House Price Index revealed that annual price growth decelerated to a mere 0.1% in April, with house prices declining by 0.3% following a...
The build-to-rent sector in the UK has experienced a significant setback, with the number of completions falling by 56% in the past year, according to...
Unprecedented tenant demand has been reported by landlords across England and Wales, with the East of England experiencing the highest levels, according to a survey...
A recent study conducted by London-based estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has disclosed that property prices in the vicinity of London’s royal parks are 85%...
The UK government is set to publish the Renters’ Reform Bill next week, according to Housing Secretary Michael Gove. The Bill is expected to introduce...
According to Zoopla, the worst of house price declines may be over, with annual growth slowing to 3% and a 1% drop in prices expected...
A landlord has been prosecuted after waste from construction and renovation efforts at his rental property was discovered illegally dumped in Cambridgeshire. The rubbish, which...
Nationwide’s House Price Index for April 2023 revealed that house prices increased by 0.5% within a month, following seven consecutive months of decline. Annually, house...
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is reportedly keen on reviving the Help to Buy scheme to aid financially burdened renters in securing a foothold on the...
Property sales (non-seasonally adjusted) were 94,870 – up 26% from February – but still 14% lower than a year earlier. When they’re seasonally adjusted, they...
The latest data published by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk, indicates that over the past year, the average home seller across England and Wales has...
The latest analysis by Searchland, the development site sourcing specialists, has disclosed that the total number of residential planning applications in 2022 reached its lowest...
Data analysis by lettings agency JOHNS&CO has disclosed the three most common complaints from tenants in Greater London in 2022. The study found that 35%...
Two estate agents have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a £3.8 million cannabis production operation. Ossama Omar and Mohamed Latif, who worked...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has cautioned mortgage lenders against adopting a narrow-minded approach by excluding non-energy efficient properties from the market. David Geale, the...
Propertymark, the national membership organisation for property professionals, has released figures indicating a thriving housing market in the UK, contrary to some predictions. With over...
Private landlords in London are being encouraged to participate in a research project focused on rental supply in the capital city. The study, conducted by...
Shawbrook Bank has recently concluded a digital Buy-to-Let case for one of its Strategic Partners, CPC Finance, in a mere six days. This rapid turnaround...
The Welsh government’s plans to alter tax reliefs have sparked concern among property investors, who warn that such changes could reduce the availability of student…
Recent findings from the government’s English Housing Survey for 2022/23 indicate that 82% of private renters express satisfaction with their accommodations, surpassing the 74% satisfaction…
Recent data reveals a significant uptick in the number of mortgage products available, bringing optimism to various buyer segments within the UK property market. As…
A significant proportion of properties for sale in June were previously rental homes, according to new research by TwentyEA. Substantial Increase in Former Rentals for…
Propertymark urges the UK Government to clarify its plans for abolishing Section 21 no-fault evictions to prevent overwhelming the court system in England and Wales….
The King’s Speech, delivered at the opening of Parliament, has introduced 35 new bills, including significant reforms that will impact landlords and letting agents. Major…
The average age of landlords purchasing new buy-to-let properties has decreased significantly over the past decade, with an increasing number of thirty-somethings entering the market….
The latest UK House Price Index for May 2024 reveals a steady increase in property prices despite the general election. Data shows a 1.2% rise…
Property listing volumes are currently averaging 6% higher than in Q2 2019, which is being used as the benchmark year. This suggests that supply is…
New data from Yopa, the full-service estate agents, reveals that cash buyers have reached the highest level of market activity in the past decade. In…
Average new seller asking prices drop by 0.4% (£1,617) this month to £373,493, marking a larger-than-usual decrease for July. Sellers aim to attract buyers amid…
The Mortgage Works’ latest Private Rented Report has unveiled significant changes within the sector, highlighting an 80% increase in renters aged between 55 and 64…
In a move aimed at reforming the private rented sector (PRS) and addressing housing needs, the newly established Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government…
In a joint open letter to the new Housing Minister, key figures from the residential housing sector are urging the government to legislate the regulation…
The UK’s build to rent (BTR) sector saw record investment levels in the first half of 2024, with over £2.6 billion invested, according to Knight…
