Aldermore Bank has announced the launch of its latest range of mortgage products tailored for both buy to let landlords and residential owner-occupiers. The new...
According to the latest analysis by London lettings and estate agent Benham and Reeves, London has experienced the most significant improvement in rental affordability over...
Clive Betts, chair of the Housing Select Committee, has expressed concerns that the abolition of Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions in the UK might be...
A recent study by British Gas has shed light on the pressing need for energy efficiency improvements in the UK’s private rental sector. According to...
The London rental market is showing signs of stabilisation, as indicated by recent data from Foxtons, a leading lettings agency in the city. Key observations...
The UK housing market has witnessed its first annual drop in house prices since April 2012, as reported by the Office for National Statistics (ONS)....
Dundee is on track to become Scotland’s new hub for buy-to-let investments, says legal firm Gilson Gray. The city, known as the City of Discovery,...
In a move aimed at providing more choices for landlords, Paragon Bank has announced significant reductions in rates across its range of five-year fixed-rate buy-to-let...
The UK’s property industry has raised concerns following the latest cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, which saw Rachel Maclean asked to step down...
In a quest for better returns, buy-to-let investors are increasingly setting their sights on northern areas like Hartlepool and Liverpool. This strategic shift, highlighted in...
Tenant concerns about the cost of renting and their legal rights are increasingly evident in their online search behavior, indicating the challenges renters have faced...
In a notable statement to Parliament, King Charles announced the Government’s intention to progress with substantial reforms within the property sector, despite potential opposition from...
In a landmark ruling at Westminster Magistrate Court, a well-known rogue landlord and his company Blackstone Properties Management Ltd have been fined a hefty £480,000....
After a half-year streak of decline, the UK housing market has shown a glimmer of resilience, with house prices registering a 1.1% increase in October....
In a stark revelation of the rental affordability crisis, the latest figures from SpareRoom indicate that room rents in the UK have climbed to an...
A group of specialists, assembled by the personal finance comparison website finder.com, predicts that UK house prices will experience a decline of up to 10%...
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has highlighted a surge in rental prices across England and Wales, attributing this increase to landlords exiting the market...
The UK property market experienced a minor resurgence in October with house prices showing a 0.9% monthly increase. However, compared to the same month last...
In London, owners of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are holding onto their properties tightly, with only a few listed for sale. Investors eager to...
Data from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities indicates that in the fiscal year 2022/23, 24,260 households served a valid Section 21 notice...
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…
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…
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 surged in the third quarter of 2024, reaching its highest level since early 2022, according to new research from Paragon Bank. The findings,…
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 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 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 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….
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,…
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…
In today’s Budget announcement, the government increased capital gains tax (CGT) rates, with basic rate taxpayers seeing a rise from 10% to 18% and higher…
New research reveals that 77% of buy-to-let (BTL) landlords are holding back on property purchases due to concerns over potential tax increases. With today’s Budget…
Mortgage approvals for house purchases climbed to 65,647 in September, up 1.1% from 64,958 in August, marking the fourth consecutive month of positive growth, according…
An insurer has issued a stark warning about the potential dangers of the growing trend to convert commercial buildings into residential properties, cautioning that poorly…
Propertymark is calling on the UK Government to prioritise Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) reform and provide support for landlords to reduce costs and meet…
