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Steady mortgage approvals hint at market optimism
The latest mortgage approval figures from the Bank of England reveal a stable housing market, with 59,976 mortgage approvals for house purchases in June. Although…
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Flats lead the way in buy-to-let market with top returns and rising rents
The latest analysis from Inventory Base, the UK’s leading property inventory specialists, indicates that cooling property values combined with strong rental growth make flats the…
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Good Landlord Charter needs more agent involvement
Propertymark has expressed its support for the new ‘Good Landlord Charter’ introduced by Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester. However, the leading trade body…
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Citygate Housing reaches milestone providing over 1,000 homes for vulnerable people
Citygate Housing, a prominent UK-based social housing investment firm, has proudly announced that it has provided over 1,000 homes to vulnerable individuals and families. This…
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Rightmove urges government to maintain stamp duty relief for first-time buyers
Property giant Rightmove has appealed to the UK Government to maintain the stamp duty threshold for first-time buyers, amidst reporting a steady yet “uninspiring” financial…
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Landbay launches new buy-to-let mortgage products for non-portfolio landlords
Specialist lender Landbay has unveiled a new selection of non-portfolio buy-to-let mortgage products tailored for landlords with three or fewer mortgaged properties. This latest offering…
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Falling swap rates hint at drop in mortgage costs
As mortgage rates are predicted to fall, home buyers might soon find it easier to secure affordable loans. Specialist property lending experts at Octane Capital…
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Citizens Advice criticises property industry over mouldy and unsafe homes
Citizens Advice has called on the Government to address declining living standards for renters, placing the blame squarely on landlords for the prevalent issues. Support…
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Landlords Face Hefty Repair Bills: Costly Fixes Revealed
Recent research highlights the financial challenges landlords face with repair and maintenance costs reaching over £34,000 during the lifespan of a buy-to-let property. The findings…
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Renters’ Rights Bill set to reshape UK rental market
In the recent King’s Speech, the UK Government unveiled plans to introduce a new Renters’ Rights Bill. If passed, this legislation will bring significant changes…
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Shrinking buy-to-let market challenges UK landlords
The buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage market in the UK has seen a significant contraction, with the volume of lending for BTL house purchases more than halving…
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Paragon bank unveils limited edition five-year buy-to-let mortgage products
Paragon Bank has introduced four new limited edition five-year fixed-rate buy-to-let mortgages, providing a fresh range of options for landlords across England, Scotland, and Wales….
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House prices in high rental demand areas command premiums of up to 34%
The latest market insight from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, indicates a substantial house price premium for properties in high rental demand…
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Proposed tax changes could deter investment in Welsh rental market
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…
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Private landlords achieve high satisfaction ratings among UK renters
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…
