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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…
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HTB unveils tailored finance product to help landlords navigate affordability roadblocks
Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has launched an innovative financing solution aimed squarely at landlords grappling with today’s tighter affordability criteria. Dubbed Portfolio Edge, the new…
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House prices edge higher as landlords enjoy rare market stability
The UK housing market posted a modest monthly rise in April, with average property prices increasing by 0.3% to £297,781, according to the latest Halifax…
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Landlords call for fair reforms as Renters’ Rights Bill nears final stages
The Renters’ Rights Bill is approaching its final stages in the House of Lords, with two critical committee sessions scheduled for 12 and 14 May…
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London boroughs call for stricter controls on short-term holiday lets
A new report has uncovered that more than 50% of short-term holiday lets in London are being operated illegally—flouting the 90-day annual rental limit—triggering urgent…
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Council crackdown highlights need to protect compliant private landlords
A north London landlord has been fined over £5,000 after tenants in her HMO property were left without heating or hot water for an entire…
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Fall in interest rates could spark wave of landlord confidence
Interest rates in the UK are set to drop sharply through 2025, with major lenders and international economists forecasting a return to sub-3% borrowing costs—potentially…
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Landlord hits back at council ‘licensing overreach’ with petition to scrap unfair rules
A veteran landlord in Portsmouth has launched a petition calling on the government to scale back what he describes as “insidious” licensing powers being exploited…
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London rents rise 10% year-on-year as landlords stay competitive
London landlords saw rental prices rise by 10% in April 2025 compared to the same time last year, despite a drop in viewing requests and…
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Rents rise again as tenant demand holds firm
Landlords across England saw another month of rising rents in April 2025, with national figures showing a continued upward trend in average rental income. According…
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