Buy-to-let Property News, Finance
Inflation drops to 2.8% but landlords should not bank on rate cuts
UK inflation fell to 2.8 percent in April, its lowest level since March 2025, but landlords looking for a quick drop in borrowing costs still…
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Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Scottish rents stabilise below inflation as market finds its level
Rents across Scotland rose by just 2.4 percent over the past year – below the inflation rate of 3.11 percent – as the rental market…
Buy-to-let Property News, Finance
Mortgage rates hit 5.5% as landlord borrowing costs reach 19-month high
Average mortgage rates have climbed to 5.5 percent, marking the highest level since August 2024 and adding more than £1,000 a year to typical landlord…
Buy-to-let Property News, Finance
Inflation drops to 3% as markets price in March rate cut
UK inflation fell to a 10-month low of 3 percent in January, strengthening expectations that the Bank of England will cut interest rates next month….
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
London rents haven’t outpaced inflation – new data debunks landlord blame
London landlords are once again under fire for supposedly driving up rents – but new analysis from Benham and Reeves shows the capital’s rental price…
Buy-to-let Property News, Finance
Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.25% as inflation shows signs of easing
In a closely watched move, the Bank of England has lowered its base interest rate to 4.25%. The decision, announced today, follows a hold in…
Buy-to-let Property News, Finance
Landlords brace for inflation challenges but remain optimistic about rate cuts
UK inflation is expected to climb slightly when figures are released next week, driven by increased costs at petrol stations and rising food prices. Despite…
Buy-to-let Property News, Finance
Interest rates held steady: What it means for landlords and buyers
The Bank of England has kept its base rate at 4.75%, delivering a widely anticipated decision that highlights ongoing caution around inflation. With rates now…
Buy-to-let Property News
Bank of England maintains base rate at 5.25% despite hitting inflation target
In a move that surprised some but aligned with many economists’ expectations, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 7 to 2 to…
Buy-to-let Property News
Inflation drops to Bank of England’s target for the first time in three years
Inflation in the UK has finally hit the Bank of England’s target, reaching 2% in May for the first time since July 2021. This marks…
Buy-to-let Property News
Mortgage Market Defies Inflation Trends with Rate Cuts by Major Lenders
In a surprising twist, major mortgage lenders in the UK, including Santander, Coventry Building Society, and Skipton, have announced reductions in their mortgage rates. This…
Buy-to-let Property News
Landlords Advised to Lock in Mortgage Rates After Latest Inflation Figures
In the wake of recent inflation updates, MFB, a specialist buy-to-let broker, is advising landlords nearing the end of their mortgage deals to lock in…
Buy-to-let Property News
Bank of England’s Rate Hike Takes Interest to 15-Year High of 5.25% – Industry Reaction
The Bank of England (BoE) has raised UK interest rates to 5.25%, a level not seen in the last 15 years, marking the 14th consecutive…
Buy-to-let Property News
House Prices Threatened by a Potential 25% Drop, Says Resolution Foundation
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…
Buy-to-let Property News
Imminent Steep Decline in House Prices as Mortgage Rates Skyrocket, Warns National Property Association
The National Association of Property Buyers (NAPB) has issued a stark warning: house prices are predicted to drop more steeply due to mortgage rates reaching…
