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Soaring Rent Prices Challenge the Integrity of the UK’s Rental Market

Soaring Rent Prices Challenge the Integrity of the UK’s Rental Market

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported that annual private rental prices witnessed a significant rise, with England seeing an increase of 5.4%, Wales...

21/09/2023
Government Revises Green Initiatives: A Welcome Relief for Landlords

Government Revises Green Initiatives: A Welcome Relief for Landlords

In a significant policy shift, the Government has revealed changes to its eco-friendly initiatives. Key modifications include: Discontinuing policies that mandate landlords to enhance the...

21/09/2023
House Prices Waver: Marginal Growth Despite Market Uncertainties

House Prices Waver: Marginal Growth Despite Market Uncertainties

UK house prices showed a slight yearly rise of 0.6% in July, a decrease from 1.9% the previous month. Between June and July, prices saw...

20/09/2023
Ministry of Justice Urged to Speed Up Possession Cases

Ministry of Justice Urged to Speed Up Possession Cases

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has voiced its concerns with the Ministry of Justice over growing delays in possession cases and is pushing for...

20/09/2023
Landlords Prioritise High EPC Ratings in Property Purchases

Landlords Prioritise High EPC Ratings in Property Purchases

Latest research by Foundation Home Loans and BVA BDRC reveals a distinct shift in buying preferences among buy-to-let landlords. A considerable 71% of landlords have...

19/09/2023
Rightmove Reports Fluctuation in House Price Trends

Rightmove Reports Fluctuation in House Price Trends

The UK property market displayed a minor uptick in September as the average asking price for newly listed properties nudged up by 0.4%. Despite this...

19/09/2023
UK Property Market Shows Resilience: Weekly Insights

UK Property Market Shows Resilience: Weekly Insights

Despite prevailing economic hurdles, the UK property market has demonstrated its resilience, quickly recovering from the usual dip seen during the August Bank Holiday. As...

15/09/2023
BBC Probes Mayor Sadiq Khan’s London Rent Forecasts

BBC Probes Mayor Sadiq Khan’s London Rent Forecasts

BBC’s radio programme More or Less has scrutinised the assertions made by London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, concerning the future of rental rates and income in...

15/09/2023
Rental Costs Soar, Reaching a Ten-Year High in Affordability Crisis

Rental Costs Soar, Reaching a Ten-Year High in Affordability Crisis

Rental costs are now consuming 28.4% of average earnings, marking the worst affordability levels seen in a decade. This concerning revelation emerges from Zoopla’s recent...

14/09/2023
House Prices Tumble in August, Predicting Further Declines

House Prices Tumble in August, Predicting Further Declines

House prices in August witnessed a significant dip, marking the most drastic decline since 2009. Alongside this downturn, there was a noticeable slump in buyer...

14/09/2023
Landlord Expense: London Tops the Chart with £11,500 Selling Cost

Landlord Expense: London Tops the Chart with £11,500 Selling Cost

For homeowners looking to sell, be prepared to shell out more than £5,400, factoring in costs such as estate agency and conveyancing fees. And for...

13/09/2023
Government Policies Lead to Decline in Landlord Portfolios

Government Policies Lead to Decline in Landlord Portfolios

Recent research by London-based lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, reveals a decline in landlords’ property portfolios. Their data indicates that since the past...

12/09/2023
Borrowing Costs Drive Surge in Landlord Debt

Borrowing Costs Drive Surge in Landlord Debt

Octane Capital, renowned for its specialisation in property lending, has unveiled research suggesting that average landlord debt, resulting from buy-to-let mortgage loans, has risen by...

12/09/2023
Landlord Leaders Community Aims for Progressive Change in PRS

Landlord Leaders Community Aims for Progressive Change in PRS

The property sector is set to undergo a significant revamp with the inception of the Landlord Leaders Community. This collective aims to unify the sector...

11/09/2023
Landlord Costs Drive UK Rents Towards a 25% Increase by 2026

Landlord Costs Drive UK Rents Towards a 25% Increase by 2026

Hamptons estate agents’ latest report paints a concerning picture for the UK rental market. By the end of 2026, UK rents are predicted to jump...

11/09/2023
Surge in Gazundering Puts Property Chains at Risk

Surge in Gazundering Puts Property Chains at Risk

The property market has observed a rising trend of gazundering, particularly in specific regions, as house prices see a decline. This practice, wherein buyers lower...

08/09/2023
New Government Guidance Targets Landlords over Damp and Mould

New Government Guidance Targets Landlords over Damp and Mould

The Government has released new directives emphasising the responsibilities of private landlords concerning damp and mould in their properties. The guidance clearly states that not...

08/09/2023
Landlords to Exit Buy To Let Sector if Rent Controls Implemented

Landlords to Exit Buy To Let Sector if Rent Controls Implemented

A recent survey indicates that should rent controls be enforced in certain areas, over a third of private landlords might choose to offload their properties....

07/09/2023
Significant Decline in House Prices: Is Now the Time to Hit Pause?

Significant Decline in House Prices: Is Now the Time to Hit Pause?

House prices have seen a sharp decline in August. Data from Halifax reveals that prices plummeted by 1.9% in the month and have dipped 4.6%...

07/09/2023
Paragon Bank Introduces New Buy-to-Let Mortgage Rates

Paragon Bank Introduces New Buy-to-Let Mortgage Rates

Paragon Bank has unveiled reduced rates on 22 of its buy-to-let mortgage offerings, now offering fixed deals from as low as 4.59%. This adjustment is...

06/09/2023
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