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House Prices Rise Again, but Potential Drop Predicted Ahead
The UK housing market has recently experienced a notable uplift, with house prices rising by 1.1% in December 2023, marking the third consecutive monthly increase…
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Boxing Day Sees Record Surge in Property Market Activity, Reports Rightmove
Rightmove has unveiled striking data showing a record-breaking influx of sellers entering the market on Boxing Day 2023. This year witnessed a 26% increase in…
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Kensington Mortgages Introduces Cashback and Reduces Rates on Buy to Let Products
Kensington Mortgages, a leading specialist mortgage lender, has announced a new initiative, offering cashback on all its buy-to-let (BTL) and residential mortgages, including limited company…
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Economists Predict Interest Rate Cuts and 5% Surge in House Prices in 2024
In a striking prediction, economists are forecasting a dual shift in the UK’s financial landscape for 2024: a reduction in interest rates coupled with a…
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Buy to Let Landlords Display Strong Confidence in Property Market Prospects
A recent study from The Mortgage Lender (TML) reveals a robust sense of optimism among buy to let (BTL) residential landlords regarding the property market’s…
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Season’s Greetings from Landlord Knowledge
As the holiday season draws near, we would like to wish all of our valued readers a very happy festive break. Recognising the many challenges…
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Calls Intensify to Abandon Licensing as Government Prepares to Launch Landlord Portal
The imminent launch of the government’s new property portal has sparked a debate about the necessity of selective licensing schemes, with Housing Secretary Michael Gove…
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Zoopla Data Reveals Strong Growth in Property Sales as Market Confidence Rises
According to the latest data from Zoopla, the UK housing market has seen a robust increase in new sales agreements towards the end of 2023….
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Propertymark Calls for Specialised Housing Court to Alleviate County Court Delays
Propertymark, the professional body for the property sector, has once again urged the Government to create a specialised housing court. This move aims to alleviate…
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Drastic Shift in the Buy to Let Mortgage Landscape
Monthly interest costs have surged by 283% since 2021 for landlords using interest-only mortgages, highlighting the dramatic effects of rising interest rates, while those making…
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Wrexham Tops the Charts as 2023’s Most Active Rental Market
Wrexham has emerged as the most sought-after rental location in 2023, experiencing a dramatic increase in tenant interest. According to recent data from Rightmove, rental…
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Paragon Bank Unveils No-Fee Five-Year Buy-to-Let Fixed-Rate Mortgages
Paragon Bank has introduced a series of five-year fixed-rate buy-to-let mortgages, offering borrowers nil product fees, competitive rates beginning at 5.80%, and a generous £750…
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Bank of England Maintains Interest Rate, Impacting Mortgages and Property Market
The Bank of England has chosen to keep its interest rate steady at 5.25%, marking two years since the initial rate increase began on 16…
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Lambeth Council Proposes the UK’s Priciest Selective Licensing Scheme for Landlords
Landlords and letting agents operating in Lambeth, one of London’s largest boroughs, are bracing for the introduction of a selective licensing scheme that could become…
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Majority of Tenants Favor Deposit Alternatives, Yet Limited Availability Persists
A recent study conducted by Zero Deposit, a company offering tenancy deposit alternatives, reveals a significant gap between tenant preferences and the options available in…
