North Devon Council is considering introducing a selective licensing scheme for landlords, proposing fees of £750 to £900 for a five-year permit. The council’s aim…
As rental costs continue to rise across England, an impending limit on what tenants can afford appears on the horizon. Estate agency Savills has highlighted…
With a rising number of UK homes on the market as chain-free, prospective buyers have an opportunity to save time and avoid the lengthy wait…
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…
