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Rental yields reach decade-high as market stabilises

Rental yields reach decade-high as market stabilises

Landlords across the UK are experiencing the highest rental yields seen in the past ten years, according to the latest findings from Paragon’s PRS Trends...

OpenRent listings to disappear from Rightmove as negotiations falter

OpenRent listings to disappear from Rightmove as negotiations falter

OpenRent, a popular choice among landlords for listing rental properties, will soon be absent from Rightmove’s platform, starting 1st September 2024. This development comes as...

The Mortgage Works slashes rates in new push for buy-to-let market competitiveness

The Mortgage Works slashes rates in new push for buy-to-let market competitiveness

In a significant move aimed at boosting its position in the buy-to-let mortgage market, The Mortgage Works (TMW) has announced another rate cut, effective from...

Labour to introduce hardship tests to protect tenants from eviction

Labour to introduce hardship tests to protect tenants from eviction

The new Labour government plans to introduce ‘hardship tests’ in an effort to make evictions more difficult for tenants facing financial difficulties, reports The Telegraph....

Record-breaking rental prices soar in July

Record-breaking rental prices soar in July

The latest Goodlord Rental Index has unveiled striking figures, marking a significant rise in rental prices across England to the highest averages ever recorded. Unprecedented...

Reclassifying green belt land could deliver 738,000 new homes quickly

Reclassifying green belt land could deliver 738,000 new homes quickly

Research from Lomond suggests that Labour could nearly meet half of its ambitious target of 1.5 million new homes by reclassifying just 1% of the...

UK house prices on track for 2% rise in 2024 with strong buyer demand

UK house prices on track for 2% rise in 2024 with strong buyer demand

The latest House Price Index from Zoopla reveals a promising outlook for the UK housing market, with house prices expected to increase by 2% in...

Steady mortgage approvals hint at market optimism

Steady mortgage approvals hint at market optimism

The latest mortgage approval figures from the Bank of England reveal a stable housing market, with 59,976 mortgage approvals for house purchases in June. Although...

Flats lead the way in buy-to-let market with top returns and rising rents

Flats lead the way in buy-to-let market with top returns and rising rents

The latest analysis from Inventory Base, the UK’s leading property inventory specialists, indicates that cooling property values combined with strong rental growth make flats the...

Good Landlord Charter needs more agent involvement

Good Landlord Charter needs more agent involvement

Propertymark has expressed its support for the new ‘Good Landlord Charter’ introduced by Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester. However, the leading trade body...

Citygate Housing reaches milestone providing over 1,000 homes for vulnerable people

Citygate Housing reaches milestone providing over 1,000 homes for vulnerable people

Citygate Housing, a prominent UK-based social housing investment firm, has proudly announced that it has provided over 1,000 homes to vulnerable individuals and families. This...

Rightmove urges government to maintain stamp duty relief for first-time buyers

Rightmove urges government to maintain stamp duty relief for first-time buyers

Property giant Rightmove has appealed to the UK Government to maintain the stamp duty threshold for first-time buyers, amidst reporting a steady yet “uninspiring” financial...

Landbay launches new buy-to-let mortgage products for non-portfolio landlords

Landbay launches new buy-to-let mortgage products for non-portfolio landlords

Specialist lender Landbay has unveiled a new selection of non-portfolio buy-to-let mortgage products tailored for landlords with three or fewer mortgaged properties. This latest offering...

Falling swap rates hint at drop in mortgage costs

Falling swap rates hint at drop in mortgage costs

As mortgage rates are predicted to fall, home buyers might soon find it easier to secure affordable loans. Specialist property lending experts at Octane Capital...

Citizens Advice criticises property industry over mouldy and unsafe homes

Citizens Advice criticises property industry over mouldy and unsafe homes

Citizens Advice has called on the Government to address declining living standards for renters, placing the blame squarely on landlords for the prevalent issues. Support...

Landlords Face Hefty Repair Bills: Costly Fixes Revealed

Landlords Face Hefty Repair Bills: Costly Fixes Revealed

Recent research highlights the financial challenges landlords face with repair and maintenance costs reaching over £34,000 during the lifespan of a buy-to-let property. The findings...

Renters’ Rights Bill set to reshape UK rental market

Renters’ Rights Bill set to reshape UK rental market

In the recent King’s Speech, the UK Government unveiled plans to introduce a new Renters’ Rights Bill. If passed, this legislation will bring significant changes...

Shrinking buy-to-let market challenges UK landlords

Shrinking buy-to-let market challenges UK landlords

The buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage market in the UK has seen a significant contraction, with the volume of lending for BTL house purchases more than halving...

Paragon bank unveils limited edition five-year buy-to-let mortgage products

Paragon bank unveils limited edition five-year buy-to-let mortgage products

Paragon Bank has introduced four new limited edition five-year fixed-rate buy-to-let mortgages, providing a fresh range of options for landlords across England, Scotland, and Wales....

House prices in high rental demand areas command premiums of up to 34%

House prices in high rental demand areas command premiums of up to 34%

The latest market insight from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, indicates a substantial house price premium for properties in high rental demand...
















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