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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Monthly property transactions hit 100,000 mark for first time since 2022
The UK property market has reached a significant milestone, with the number of monthly property transactions surpassing 100,000 in August 2024. This marks the first…
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Propertymark calls for full assessment of tenancy changes under Renters’ Rights Bill
Propertymark has urged the government to thoroughly assess the impact of removing fixed-term tenancies and restricting advance rent payments under the proposed Renters’ Rights Bill….
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House prices edge closer to 2022 peak, but challenges remain
House prices in the UK rose by 0.3% in September, bringing the annual growth rate to 4.7%—the fastest increase since November 2022. With the average…
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Social housing tenants’ rental arrears surge by 70% in five years
New research has revealed a sharp rise in rental arrears among social housing tenants, with local authorities seeing a staggering 70% increase in rent owed…
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Mortgage rate drop sparks surge in UK buyer demand and property sales
A significant drop in mortgage rates has fuelled a surge in buyer demand and home sales, with new figures from Zoopla revealing a double-digit boost…
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Landlords face potential £15k capital gains tax hike under Labour’s proposed reforms
Landlords could be hit with a significant increase in capital gains tax (CGT) under changes expected in the upcoming Autumn Budget. According to research by…
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Ground-breaking tech helps landlords tackle damp and mould issues in rental properties
A pioneering moisture diagnostic system developed by the Property Care Association (PCA) could provide a much-needed solution for landlords and tenants dealing with damp and…
