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£3.2bn surge in new homes delivered to UK cities in just two weeks

£3.2bn surge in new homes delivered to UK cities in just two weeks

The UK housing market has seen a significant boost with £3.2 billion worth of new-build homes delivered across Britain in the past two weeks, according...

Landlords call for government support to meet 2030 energy performance targets

Landlords call for government support to meet 2030 energy performance targets

Landlords across the UK are calling on the government for financial support to meet new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) targets, as concerns mount about the...

New Towns offer affordable housing with promising growth potential, Halifax reveals

New Towns offer affordable housing with promising growth potential, Halifax reveals

A new analysis by Halifax has shown that house prices in New Towns have kept pace with national trends over the past decade, while offering...

Buy-to-let landlords show renewed optimism despite challenges ahead

Buy-to-let landlords show renewed optimism despite challenges ahead

A new survey of UK buy-to-let landlords has revealed growing optimism about the future performance of their property investments, with 60% of landlords confident about...

Calls for greater balance in Renters’ Rights Bill

Calls for greater balance in Renters’ Rights Bill

The Renters’ Rights Bill, which recently passed its Second Reading in the House of Commons on 9 October, must offer more balance between tenants, landlords,...

Barclays report reveals ‘right-sizing’ could unlock 3.8 million UK homes

Barclays report reveals ‘right-sizing’ could unlock 3.8 million UK homes

A new report from Barclays, titled “Right-sizing Revolution: unlocking untapped capacity in the housing market“, estimates that incentivising ‘right-sizing’ could free up 3.8 million homes...

Historic towns and commuter hotspots lead UK house price growth

Historic towns and commuter hotspots lead UK house price growth

New research by eXp UK reveals that England’s historic towns and commuter belt areas have seen the highest rates of house price growth in the...

Landlords hold steady despite rising property sales and rental reforms

Landlords hold steady despite rising property sales and rental reforms

Recent media speculation suggests that landlords are leaving the rental sector in droves, driven by tighter regulations and increased taxation. However, the reality paints a...

Northern regions lead the way in rental returns for UK buy-to-let landlords

Northern regions lead the way in rental returns for UK buy-to-let landlords

Landlords in the North East, North West, and Yorkshire & Humber are achieving the highest rental yields in England, according to a recent analysis of...

Renters’ Rights Bill takes major step towards overhaul of private rental sector

Renters’ Rights Bill takes major step towards overhaul of private rental sector

The Renters’ Rights Bill, which was recently introduced in the House of Commons, has moved forward with its second reading, marking a significant moment in...

Monthly property transactions hit 100,000 mark for first time since 2022

Monthly property transactions hit 100,000 mark for first time since 2022

The UK property market has reached a significant milestone, with the number of monthly property transactions surpassing 100,000 in August 2024. This marks the first...

Propertymark calls for full assessment of tenancy changes under Renters’ Rights Bill

Propertymark calls for full assessment of tenancy changes under Renters’ Rights Bill

Propertymark has urged the government to thoroughly assess the impact of removing fixed-term tenancies and restricting advance rent payments under the proposed Renters’ Rights Bill....

House prices edge closer to 2022 peak, but challenges remain

House prices edge closer to 2022 peak, but challenges remain

House prices in the UK rose by 0.3% in September, bringing the annual growth rate to 4.7%-the fastest increase since November 2022. With the average...

Social housing tenants’ rental arrears surge by 70% in five years

Social housing tenants’ rental arrears surge by 70% in five years

New research has revealed a sharp rise in rental arrears among social housing tenants, with local authorities seeing a staggering 70% increase in rent owed...

Mortgage rate drop sparks surge in UK buyer demand and property sales

Mortgage rate drop sparks surge in UK buyer demand and property sales

A significant drop in mortgage rates has fuelled a surge in buyer demand and home sales, with new figures from Zoopla revealing a double-digit boost...

Landlords face potential £15k capital gains tax hike under Labour’s proposed reforms

Landlords face potential £15k capital gains tax hike under Labour’s proposed reforms

Landlords could be hit with a significant increase in capital gains tax (CGT) under changes expected in the upcoming Autumn Budget. According to research by...

Ground-breaking tech helps landlords tackle damp and mould issues in rental properties

Ground-breaking tech helps landlords tackle damp and mould issues in rental properties

A pioneering moisture diagnostic system developed by the Property Care Association (PCA) could provide a much-needed solution for landlords and tenants dealing with damp and...

Terraced houses lead capital appreciation gains over last 12 months

Terraced houses lead capital appreciation gains over last 12 months

New data from Nationwide reveals that terraced houses have outperformed other property types in terms of capital appreciation over the last 12 months, with average...

Landlords face £21bn bill to meet 2030 EPC C targets

Landlords face £21bn bill to meet 2030 EPC C targets

New research from Zero Deposit reveals that private landlords across the UK may need to spend a staggering £21.455bn to upgrade rental properties to meet...

House prices see biggest rise in two years as market momentum builds

House prices see biggest rise in two years as market momentum builds

UK house prices surged by 0.7% in September 2024, marking a 3.2% increase over the past year – the fastest rate of growth since November...
















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