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UK rents plateau as regional divides widen in March
Average agreed rents across the UK were broadly flat in March, but the latest Propertymark tracker showed the market is still moving in very different…
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Buy-to-let Property News, Finance
BTL lenders cut rates and widen criteria as competition returns
Keystone, Moda, Nottingham and Paragon have all updated buy-to-let mortgage ranges, signalling that lender competition is returning through lower rates, wider criteria and higher-LTV options.
Buy-to-let Property News, Finance
Landlords shift to two-year fixes as mortgage rates rise
Landlords looking to refinance are shifting towards two-year fixed mortgages as rates rise again, with new search data showing borrowers are choosing flexibility over longer-term…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
RICS: tenant demand rises as landlord supply stays weak
Tenant demand rose again in March while landlord instructions stayed deep in negative territory, according to the latest RICS survey, pointing to more upward pressure…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
NRLA launches Level 3 qualification before RRA
The NRLA has launched an upgraded Level 3 property management and residential lettings qualification ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act, as the sector braces for…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Government tenant guide raises RRA pressure on landlords
The government has published new tenant-facing guidance for the Renters’ Rights Act, spelling out the changes landlords must navigate before the new tenancy regime starts…
Buy-to-let Property News, Licensing
HMO licence applications rise 40% as landlords pivot to shared housing
HMO licence applications have risen 40 percent since 2018, according to new research from specialist insurer Just Landlords, with councils now receiving more than 57,000…
Buy-to-let Property News, Finance
Foundation launches BTL deals for HMOs and holiday lets
Foundation Home Loans has launched a new set of limited-edition buy-to-let mortgage products across its standard, HMO and holiday let ranges, giving landlords a fresh…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Halifax house prices fall as mortgage uncertainty hits buyers
UK house prices fell 0.5% in March, reversing February’s 0.3% rise and leaving the average property value at £299,677, while annual growth slowed to 0.8%…
Buy-to-let Property News, Licensing
Pennycook says councils can use bankruptcy powers on rogue landlords
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook has said councils already have powers including charging orders and bankruptcy proceedings to pursue unpaid civil penalties from rogue landlords, as…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Landlords face new evacuation plan rules in taller blocks
Landlords and building owners responsible for taller multi-occupied residential buildings in England now face new legal duties to identify residents who may need help evacuating…
Buy-to-let Property News, Finance
HTB launches lower-rate buy-to-let track for simpler cases
Hampshire Trust Bank has introduced a new lower-priced buy-to-let track for simpler cases, giving landlords another sign that lenders are trying to separate mainstream portfolio…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Pet refusals can reach court before ombudsman launch
Landlords could face court challenges over pet refusals from 1 May, with ministers confirming tenants will be able to go straight to court until the…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Residential construction starts fall 30% as housing pipeline weakens
Residential construction starts fell 30 percent year-on-year in the three months to the end of March, according to the latest Glenigan Index, adding to concerns…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Government publishes Renters’ Rights Act information sheet before 1 May
The government has published its official 2026 information sheet for the Renters’ Rights Act, giving landlords a clearer view of what tenants must be told…
