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Market resilience despite slowing sales activity

Market resilience despite slowing sales activity

Sales activity in the housing market softened slightly in February 2025, with new buyer enquiries and agreed sales turning mildly negative, according to the latest...

13/03/2025
UK House prices continue upward trend with full year of growth

UK House prices continue upward trend with full year of growth

The UK property market ended 2024 on a strong note, with house prices recording a 3% annual increase, according to the latest Property Market Index...

13/03/2025
Benefits change threatens more financial strain for landlords

Benefits change threatens more financial strain for landlords

Landlords across the UK are bracing for financial pressure as upcoming changes to benefit rules could make it harder to recover rent arrears from tenants...

12/03/2025
Salford tops list of UK house price growth hotspots over the past decade

Salford tops list of UK house price growth hotspots over the past decade

Salford has recorded the UK’s highest increase in average house prices over the past 10 years, with property values soaring by over 106%, new analysis...

12/03/2025
Landlords face pressure as pet-friendly rental properties remain scarce

Landlords face pressure as pet-friendly rental properties remain scarce

Less than one in ten rental properties in the UK are currently pet-friendly, despite upcoming regulatory changes that could make it harder for landlords to...

11/03/2025
Landlords face winter eviction ban proposal in Scotland

Landlords face winter eviction ban proposal in Scotland

A Scottish Green Party politician has proposed a permanent ban on winter evictions in Scotland, raising concerns among landlords about the potential impact on the...

11/03/2025
Khan seeks £10bn investment to boost affordable housing and transport in London

Khan seeks £10bn investment to boost affordable housing and transport in London

Labour Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is heading to Cannes in the south of France to promote a £10 billion investment drive aimed at delivering...

11/03/2025
Rental arrears disputes hit highest level in five years

Rental arrears disputes hit highest level in five years

Disputes over rent arrears now account for more than one in five cases in the UK rental market, according to new research by leading lettings...

10/03/2025
Landlords leaving rental market linked to rising homelessness, warns council

Landlords leaving rental market linked to rising homelessness, warns council

Ashford Borough Council has issued a stark warning that landlords selling up is directly contributing to a rise in homelessness. The council’s data shows that...

07/03/2025
House prices hold firm as UK market defies uncertainty

House prices hold firm as UK market defies uncertainty

The UK property market remains strong as new data from Halifax reveals that house prices have risen by 2.9% over the past year, defying economic...

07/03/2025
Oxford tops list of cities where landlords face the most deposit challenges

Oxford tops list of cities where landlords face the most deposit challenges

New research has revealed the UK cities where landlords encounter the greatest difficulties with tenancy deposits, with Oxford ranking as the most problematic location. A...

05/03/2025
Stamp Duty changes: What landlords need to know before the deadline

Stamp Duty changes: What landlords need to know before the deadline

Landlords are urged to act swiftly as significant changes to Stamp Duty come into effect from April 1. The zero-rate threshold for standard residential purchases...

05/03/2025
Mortgage lender expands buy-to-let options with new 80% LTV and rate cuts

Mortgage lender expands buy-to-let options with new 80% LTV and rate cuts

The Mortgage Lender (TML) has unveiled a series of changes designed to enhance options for buy-to-let (BTL) investors, including the introduction of an 80% loan-to-value...

04/03/2025
Rental market tightens as demand pushes prices higher

Rental market tightens as demand pushes prices higher

The rental market in England continues to see steady growth, with February figures revealing a 4% year-on-year increase in rental prices. According to the latest...

03/03/2025
House prices climb again as market stays resilient

House prices climb again as market stays resilient

The UK property market continued its steady growth in February, with house prices rising 3.9% year-on-year, according to the latest figures from Nationwide. This marks...

28/02/2025
Lords propose landlord-friendly changes to Renters’ Rights Bill

Lords propose landlord-friendly changes to Renters’ Rights Bill

Yesterday, the House of Lords tabled a series of proposed amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill, marking a significant shift towards landlord-friendly policies. The revisions,...

27/02/2025
Labour must embrace Permitted Development Rights to hit housing targets

Labour must embrace Permitted Development Rights to hit housing targets

New research from Excellion Capital highlights a prime opportunity for landlords and property investors to convert commercial buildings into homes without the usual planning permission...

27/02/2025
Mortgage approvals expected to rise as landlords eye stronger market

Mortgage approvals expected to rise as landlords eye stronger market

The UK mortgage market is set for a significant boost in 2025, with approvals projected to increase by 13.4%, according to research by award-winning mortgage...

26/02/2025
Higher buy-to-let tax hike triggers backlash from landlords

Higher buy-to-let tax hike triggers backlash from landlords

The Scottish Government has approved its 2025-26 Budget, earmarking over £15 billion for local councils and ramping up investment in affordable housing. However, the decision...

26/02/2025
Labour MP steps down as councillor following landlord controversy

Labour MP steps down as councillor following landlord controversy

Labour MP Jas Athwal has resigned from his role as a councillor in Redbridge, north-east London, sparking speculation over the timing of his departure. His...

25/02/2025
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