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House prices expected to rise in 2025 as market activity picks up

House prices expected to rise in 2025 as market activity picks up

The housing market is showing signs of renewed activity as buyers respond to the recent cuts in the Bank of England’s base rate. While average...

Landlords accelerate evictions as Section 21 ban approaches

Landlords accelerate evictions as Section 21 ban approaches

Landlords are issuing record numbers of eviction notices as the government moves closer to abolishing Section 21 no-fault evictions. New data from the Ministry of...

More landlords leaving buy-to-let market as tenant struggles worsen

More landlords leaving buy-to-let market as tenant struggles worsen

New research from the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) reveals that more landlords are selling their buy-to-let properties than purchasing new ones, raising concerns over...

Property auctions see robust demand as investors stay active

Property auctions see robust demand as investors stay active

Allsop, the UK’s leading property auction house, reported impressive results this month, raising £87.8 million from separate commercial and residential auctions over two days. These...

UK house prices rise as rental market remains under pressure

UK house prices rise as rental market remains under pressure

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has reported a positive turn in UK house prices, with notable increases across various regions in October. However,...

Most tenants managing rent with ease, government survey reveals

Most tenants managing rent with ease, government survey reveals

New data from the English Housing Survey shows that the majority of tenants in the UK’s private rental sector are comfortable paying rent, with over...

Landlords under pressure: Rising rents expected as EPC upgrades take toll

Landlords under pressure: Rising rents expected as EPC upgrades take toll

A recent survey by mortgage lender Foundation Home Loans indicates that a large number of UK landlords are preparing to raise rents to offset the...

Landlord licensing fees defended by council as critics warn of shrinking rental supply

Landlord licensing fees defended by council as critics warn of shrinking rental supply

North Devon Council is considering introducing a selective licensing scheme for landlords, proposing fees of £750 to £900 for a five-year permit. The council’s aim...

Rental market approaching affordability limit, warns Savills expert

Rental market approaching affordability limit, warns Savills expert

As rental costs continue to rise across England, an impending limit on what tenants can afford appears on the horizon. Estate agency Savills has highlighted...

More UK homes listed as chain-free as landlords and investors look to sell

More UK homes listed as chain-free as landlords and investors look to sell

With a rising number of UK homes on the market as chain-free, prospective buyers have an opportunity to save time and avoid the lengthy wait...

Base rate cut brightens UK property market outlook

Base rate cut brightens UK property market outlook

The Bank of England has reduced the base rate to 4.75%, marking the second rate cut this year. The decision, backed by nearly all members...

Mortgage arrears and possessions ease as lenders continue support for struggling borrowers

Mortgage arrears and possessions ease as lenders continue support for struggling borrowers

New data from UK Finance for Q3 2024 shows a slight reduction in mortgage arrears for both homeowners and buy-to-let investors, while possession rates remain...

Commercial property investment sees highest demand since 2021

Commercial property investment sees highest demand since 2021

New insights from Rightmove reveal an 11% year-on-year increase in demand for commercial property investment, marking the biggest quarterly surge since 2021. The data, drawn...

Landlord profitability reaches highest point since 2022

Landlord profitability reaches highest point since 2022

Landlord profitability surged in the third quarter of 2024, reaching its highest level since early 2022, according to new research from Paragon Bank. The findings,...

Renters’ rights activists push for stronger reform bill

Renters’ rights activists push for stronger reform bill

Over the weekend, renters’ rights group Acorn rallied in 30 cities across the UK, urging the public to pressure MPs to strengthen the Government’s upcoming...

England’s landlords hit by £6K stamp duty hike after Autumn Budget

England’s landlords hit by £6K stamp duty hike after Autumn Budget

England’s second-home buyers are now facing an average stamp duty increase of over £6,000 following changes introduced in the Autumn Budget. Analysis from Inventory Base,...

Labour’s freeze on local housing allowance rates will ‘hurt most vulnerable tenants’, warns NRLA

Labour’s freeze on local housing allowance rates will ‘hurt most vulnerable tenants’, warns NRLA

Labour’s recent announcement to freeze local housing allowance (LHA) rates until at least April 2026 has sparked concern among landlord groups, who warn that this...

House price growth slows as Budget puts pressure on property market

House price growth slows as Budget puts pressure on property market

House prices in October showed modest growth, with a 0.1% rise month-on-month and an annual increase of 2.4%, according to Nationwide’s latest house price index....

October sees 12% drop in rents as market cools down

October sees 12% drop in rents as market cools down

England’s rental market experienced a significant cooldown in October, with average rents dropping over 12% compared to September and year-on-year increases hitting an annual low,...

Spooky street names can boost or haunt property values, study reveals

Spooky street names can boost or haunt property values, study reveals

Have you ever thought that the name of your street could affect your home’s value? According to Chartered Surveyors Stokemont, certain Halloween-themed street names can...
















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