Every region in the UK witnessed an increase in average rental prices for August 2023, according to recent data. London, in particular, saw a significant...
Landlords are expressing doubts over the efficacy of Michael Gove’s recently proposed planning reforms. According to data from the specialist buy-to-let broker, Mortgages for Business...
Two landlords in London have been handed hefty fines for breaching planning laws and ignoring warnings from Ealing Council. The two cases, which are not...
The CEO of the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has made waves in the property management arena by announcing the acquisition of the Safe2 platform,...
England’s rental market maintained its fervour in August. The recent Rental Index from Goodlord reveals that the cost of rent surged by 10% compared to...
A trio of former Deliveroo senior executives has garnered a whopping £2 million in investment for their new property search start-up, Jitty, which is poised...
London’s local authorities have observed an unintended fallout from the Government’s measures targeting the private rented sector. An increasing number of landlords are backing out...
Today’s latest transaction data from the government unveils notable shifts in the UK’s property market dynamics for July 2023. The provisional non-seasonally adjusted figures indicate...
Bristol City Council has taken a decisive step to tighten regulations on letting agents and landlords, unveiling new licensing schemes for rented properties within its...
New research from the property acquisition experts at House Buyer Bureau has shown that, contrary to the perception of a slowing market, UK house prices...
In an effort to enhance the protection of tenants in London, local police have received directives to arrest landlords responsible for unlawful, and in some...
Data reveals a stark decrease in the housing market with 2023 anticipated to see the smallest number of home sales since 2012. Zoopla’s fresh House...
Despite the current economic hurdles, the UK property market displayed enduring strength and resilience last week, confounding many naysayers. The week’s highlight was an appearance...
This October, landlords will have the unique opportunity to express their views on Housing Secretary Michael Gove’s policies. Michael Gove has been announced as the...
The Digital Property Market Steering Group (DPMSG), a pioneering collaboration between eminent leaders in the property sector, has unveiled “Property with a View”. This fresh...
As the work-from-home trend continues its dominance, WeWork, the once-famed office space provider, is facing severe challenges, putting British landlords at potential risk of a...
Parcel theft in London is climbing at an alarming rate, as landlords grapple with nearly 50,000 complaints about missing packages annually. Fresh findings from the...
Exchange prices for properties have witnessed an upswing, recording an average hike of 3.8% over the past year. Furthermore, since 2019, there’s been an impressive...
Property consultancy Fisher German has voiced concerns about the need for clarity regarding the new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations. The company fears that without...
Leading RentTech platforms, Goodlord and Vouch, have unveiled preliminary findings from their upcoming sixth annual State of the Lettings Industry report, set to launch on...
Ahead of the upcoming Budget, UK Finance has released its latest report, Homes We Need, urging the government to introduce a permanent stamp duty cut,…
The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates steady at 5% for the second consecutive month, with eight of the nine Monetary Policy…
A new survey conducted by global property consultancy Knight Frank in partnership with UCAS reveals that the availability and affordability of student accommodation are playing…
Private rents have increased by 8.4% over the past year, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). In August, the…
UK inflation held at 2.2% in August, matching expectations, with monthly growth up by 0.3%. While the headline figure remains stable, core inflation, excluding volatile…
Edinburgh landlords have won a third legal challenge against the City of Edinburgh Council’s controversial short-term letting licensing scheme. More than 450 landlords were initially…
With the Autumn Budget set for 30th October, speculation is growing about a potential increase in Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Landlords still looking to exit…
The property market has kicked off its traditionally busy autumn season earlier than expected, as many home movers spot a window of opportunity due to…
A local landlord has been hit with a hefty £31,840 fine after being prosecuted by Reigate & Banstead Borough Council for a series of safety…
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has pledged that the Government will invest in additional court capacity to manage the increased demand expected once Section 21 ‘no…
As the UK prepares for the upcoming October Budget, expected to bring significant tax changes, the Private Rented Sector (PRS) faces new challenges. With potential…
London estate and lettings agent Benham and Reeves has uncovered a growing wave of fraudulent activity targeting landlords in the capital. With forged IDs, doctored…
Paragon Bank has announced the introduction of a £750 cashback offer on all its five-year fixed-rate buy-to-let mortgages, alongside a new 3% fee option. This…
New data reveals that renters in the UK are spending a growing proportion of their income on rent, while the rate of direct debit payment…
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has announced the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill, marking the Government’s first steps to abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions….
