The year 2022 witnessed an extraordinary escalation in house prices, pushing affordability to its limit. In England, the average house was priced at £275,000, while...
A new scheme introduced in North London requires landlords to register for a license and certify that they are providing their tenants with good quality...
The escalation of rental prices has become a stark reality, with an overwhelming majority of landlords opting to increase rents, often in response to their...
As the housing market in the UK cools amidst economic turbulence, residential equity growth seems to be lagging behind, providing some of the weakest investment...
The latest study by London-based estate agent Benham and Reeves reveals promising signs of recovery in the UK’s corporate housing market, though it’s still trailing...
As the Ashes series takes centre stage in the cricketing world, England and Australia are not just battling for the smallest trophy in the sport...
The Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities have today revealed their progressive strategy for housing across England. The...
A landlord with a distinguished OBE title has been hit with an astounding £300,000 fine for managing properties with deplorable living conditions for over two...
In an interview with the Sunday Telegraph following the Uxbridge by-election, Michael Gove, the Housing Secretary, has called for a revision of the planned energy...
Economists are raising alarms about the UK’s housing market, forecasting a significant drop in house prices with minimal chances of recovery due to persistently high...
New research indicates a considerable shift in the UK property landscape, with almost two thirds (63%) of private landlords contemplating transitioning to a letting agency...
A 16% increase in eviction cases reaching the courts has been observed, according to an analysis of government statistics by property software company Veco. This...
London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, has implored the UK government to collaborate with him and local borough councils to implement a licensing scheme for short-term rentals....
Housing Secretary Michael Gove has given his approval to one of the UK’s largest private landlord licensing schemes, proposed by Southwark’s Labour council. This new...
Despite a minor 1.9% uptick in the average house prices for the year leading up to May, which is down from the previous month’s increase...
Despite the recent dip in UK inflation, the Bank of England (BoE) is expected to hike interest rates again next month, according to Nigel Green,...
Despite the current economic climate, market conditions in the UK property sector exhibit no significant shift, as indicated in Propertymark’s Housing Insight Report for June...
Leading UK tenant referencing companies and rent guarantee providers HomeLet, Let Alliance, and Rent4sure are set to transform the landlord legal services sector with the...
Recent stress tests conducted by the Bank of England have raised concerns about potential financial instability. The results unveiled a worst-case scenario featuring a plunge...
Landbay’s recent quarterly survey reveals that 64% of buy-to-let landlords do not plan to offload any of their properties in the forthcoming year. The strongest...
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….
