This week, reports of a weaker pound have come off the back of insinuations from the Bank of England that it would be cutting interest rates “more aggressivelyâ&euro… Read More

Rental property remains in short supply in many areas compared with the number of tenants seeking homes, pushing up prices in the sector. In the UK, around a fifth of all households live in… Read More

Looking back at September; on the whole we saw some positive changes in the mortgage market. Following the Bank of England’s first base rate reduction since March 2020 in… Read More

Labour will deliver its first Budget at the end of this month, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves expected to set out a number of tax policy changes and spending shifts. There is already much spe… Read More

As we move into the final quarter of 2024, there’s plenty to be positive about within the UK housing market, with a strong outlook for the coming months. House prices have… Read More

No matter what political party you support, it’s clear to anyone who has read the Government’s detailed summary of its Renters’ Right… Read More

Focusing on the long-term goals of your investment can help property investors decide what to prioritise, and energy efficiency is now high on the agenda. The Labour government has reaffirme… Read More

Earlier this month, Labour introduced the Renters Rights Bill to Parliament. To allay landlords’ worries on what might change, Propertymark has put the rumours to rest. Pr… Read More

New Jackson is one of Manchester city centre’s most exciting neighbourhoods Welcome to “Manc-hattan”, the Northern city whose skyscrap… Read More

Although the Bank of England has held its base rate steady, lenders are getting ahead of the competition leading to falling buy-to-let mortgage rates. The UK rental market remains an extreme… Read More

Energy efficiency has once become a hot topic in the UK rental sector, with new rules set to apply to both private and social housing. All rented housing will need to achieve â€&o… Read More

Buy-to-let landlords continue to find ways to maximise their investments in the current climate, and many do so by investing using a limited company. The number of limited company landlords… Read More

Thanks to a surge in demand for housing and commercial property, the UK construction sector is attracting high levels of investment. New data from money.co.uk has revealed how much investmen… Read More

Heather Martens of Mortgage Advice Bureau explores how landlords can save money by tackling maintenance like a true DIY pro. Maintaining your property shouldn’t just be an… Read More

Rapid advancements in technology mean proptech is becoming a more mainstream offering, and tenants are increasingly happy to pay for added tech extras in rental homes. The concept of â… Read More

The Bank of England held interest rates at 5% today after another month of stubborn inflation, but mortgage rates have improved since the base rate was cut last month. Yesterday, the Office… Read More

As pressure mounts on the UK government to do more to support the rental market as housing supply remains low, landlords continue to see growth in tenant demand and rents. New data shows tha… Read More

Proximity to amenities, transport links, jobs and social activities are top of the agenda for a growing number of people who are rejecting homeownership in order to live in city centres. Buy… Read More

Landlords continue to be inundated with prospective tenants competing for each property on the market, as tenant demand remains high across much of the UK. The buy-to-let sector continues to… Read More

Paresh Raja, CEO of Market Financial Solutions, delves deeper into the priorities of today’s property buyers and investors, and how brokers can help. Whether someone is a seasoned inve… Read More

The Renters’ Rights Bill 2024 – formerly called the Renters’ Reform Bill under the Tories – is making progress, but what’s changed for landlords? Both this gove… Read More

Popular university towns tend to offer a wide selection of amenities, strong transport links and plenty of job opportunities, while for investors they can also generate healthy yields. Wheth… Read More

Mortgage rates have come back down just as the summer season draws to an end. Can we expect to see a rush to buy before Christmas? As lenders continue to slash rates and offer more competiti… Read More

The government’s renewed focus on housebuilding has been accompanied by figures showing that construction rates for new homes have reached a two-year high. Against a more supportive ec… Read More

Slow and steady growth points towards a healthy UK housing market, led by the North West which continues to power ahead. The housing market continues on its upwards trajectory this month, wh… Read More

After several successful years serving as the chief executive of Manchester City Council, Joanne Roney CBE is preparing to move to her home city of Birmingham. Joanne Roney, who has been ins… Read More

Like homebuyers, tenants are becoming more discerning when it comes to the energy efficiency of the properties they’re looking to rent. Across the country – and indeed internatio… Read More

Often described as the UK’s “second city” alongside Birmingham, Manchester has now been named as the top new business destination outside London. As the country’s eco… Read More

While UK housing market has not only been buoyed by an improving economy, the drive for energy efficient homes is also having an impact. Thanks to a growing level of confidence in both the U… Read More

With uncertainty surrounding the buy-to-let market, some landlords are opting to exit the property investment arena. But what exactly is motivating them to leave, and what does this mean for… Read More

Labour is forging ahead with plans to increase the number of homes across the country, and its targets could mean a big boost for total UK housing value. Since the new Labour government took… Read More

The UK housing market continues to get back on track, led by Manchester property price rises with the biggest year-on-year growth. There continues to be a regional and north-south divide whe… Read More

In the current market, property investors are increasingly honing in on the best yields, and this is coinciding with more landlords leaving London. New research has revealed that the number… Read More

From major banks to specialist lenders, the focus appears to be on enticing customers as mortgage rates see another week of falls. The high borrowing costs that created a more subdued market… Read More

In just over a month, the energy price cap will rise, and it once again thrusts energy efficiency in the UK housing sector into the spotlight. The latest research from Rightmove has revealed… Read More

The government recently published its new National Planning Policy Framework, and there are some important changes proposed for the UK housing sector. Since coming into power in July, new La… Read More

Holiday let investments can be extremely profitable, particularly during peak times, but there are some changes afoot that investors should be aware of. Pre-Covid, holiday lets in the UK wer… Read More

The number of landlords running a limited company buy-to-let has sky-rocketed over the past few years, so is it something all property investors should consider? The latest research shows th… Read More

More positive signs for the UK housing market have been revealed in Rightmove’s latest house price index, with August set to be a “pivotal” month. In what property portal R… Read More

Generating top rental yields can be the best way of ensuring an overall strong return on your investment, and there are a number of ways landlords can achieve the best results. The UK’… Read More

The Labour government has reinstated energy efficiency targets for UK rental homes, but landlords who own or invest in a new-build can stay ahead of the changes. It did not come as a surpris… Read More

The dramatic lifestyle changes brought about by lockdown in spring 2020 endure for some who swapped city centre life for suburban properties that for the same price offered more both inside… Read More

Recently named as England’s highest-ranking city for residential investment by commercial real estate firm Colliers, Manchester continues to forge its place as one of the country&rsquo… Read More

Anyone who invests in HMOs or who is thinking about doing so will be aware that many local communities across the UK oppose them. It is a ‘NIMBY’ view that many people, like thos… Read More

One of the many decisions property investors must make when they let out their properties is whether to offer them furnished or unfurnished. There are numerous factors to consider when decid… Read More

The 7am Cut In the news this week: the property market is set to feel a boost after base rate cuts and house prices rise; Manchester tops the charts for residential investment in Engla… Read More

As promised, Labour has already begun to plough ahead with big plans for the UK’s housing sector, starting with a huge housebuilding shake-up. Last week, new housebuilding targets were… Read More

One hot topic much debated by the major political parties has been whether to impose rent controls, but it seems this policy is now firmly off the table under Labour. In Scotland, rent contr… Read More

The 7AM Cut BuyAssociation curates a weekly news letter of the top property news headlines – to receive your weekly round up of property news, register today. In the news this week: Ba… Read More

Emily Hill from Mortgage Advice Bureau explores the significance of emerging trends in the property investment space. Thinking of purchasing a buy-to-let property any time soon? You may be w… Read More