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Landlords call for urgent court reform as eviction delays cost thousands
The UK Government is under growing pressure to tackle severe County Court delays that are leaving landlords out of pocket and worsening the housing shortage….
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House prices edge down 0.3% in September as rental market steadies
UK house prices edged down by 0.3% in September, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index, bringing the average property value to £298,184. Despite…
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Barclays boosts buy-to-let and mortgage lending with new policy changes
Landlords and property investors are set to benefit from Barclays’ latest mortgage policy update, which increases borrowing limits for buy-to-let, self-employed, and interest-only customers. The…
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Government unveils plan to overhaul homebuying process for faster sales
The UK government has announced the biggest reform to the homebuying process in decades, promising to make transactions faster, cheaper, and more transparent. Under the…
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Two-thirds of landlords uncover unauthorised tenant subletting
More than two-thirds of UK landlords have caught tenants subletting their homes without permission, according to new research from Direct Line Business Insurance. With platforms…
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Housing market sees record September listings as sellers return
Landlords and property investors are watching closely after September delivered the highest volume of new listings so far in 2025. According to eXp UK, an…
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Property fraud: Landlords urged to use free HM Land Registry alerts
Landlords are being urged to sign up to HM Land Registry’s free Property Alert after a sharp rise in property fraud. The service has already…
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Developers turn to specialist lenders as one in five face pressure from banks
UK developers are increasingly reliant on specialist lenders as one in five face pressure from their banks over stalled schemes, rising costs and weaker market…
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Landlords track steady house price gains with north ahead of south
UK house prices rose 0.5% in September, leaving average values at £271,995, according to Nationwide’s latest index. Annual growth edged to 2.2%, largely steady on…
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UK landlords face new short-let rules as Starmer plans phased action
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed a mandatory national register for short-term holiday lets is on the way, sparking fresh concern among landlords eyeing…
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Rent growth outpaces wages as red tape squeezes landlords
Landlords are being driven out of the private rented sector by relentless rules and taxes, leaving fewer homes and higher rents despite a modest easing…
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Peterborough set to expand HMO licensing despite landlord opposition
Peterborough landlords could face new licensing costs from January 2026 as the city council prepares to expand its regulation of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)….
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Housing Secretary under fire for opposing 237-flat scheme in own constituency
Housing Secretary Steve Reed is facing accusations of double standards after it emerged he tried to stop a major housing development in his own south…
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Gatwick runway plan may cut local house prices by £40k before long-term uplift
Homeowners in Surrey and West Sussex could face sharp price drops after the government approved a £2.2 billion second runway at Gatwick Airport. Estate agency…
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HMRC recovers record £107m from landlords through Let Property Campaign
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) clawed back a record £107 million from landlords in the last tax year, underscoring the growing pressure on property investors…
