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Citygate Housing, a prominent UK-based social housing investment firm, has proudly announced that it has provided over 1,000 homes to vulnerable individuals and families. This significant ac… Read More
Property giant Rightmove has appealed to the UK Government to maintain the stamp duty threshold for first-time buyers, amidst reporting a steady yet “uninspiring” financial perfo… Read More
Specialist lender Landbay has unveiled a new selection of non-portfolio buy-to-let mortgage products tailored for landlords with three or fewer mortgaged properties. This latest offering inc… Read More
As mortgage rates are predicted to fall, home buyers might soon find it easier to secure affordable loans. Specialist property lending experts at Octane Capital have analysed average swap ra… Read More
Citizens Advice has called on the Government to address declining living standards for renters, placing the blame squarely on landlords for the prevalent issues.
Support for Renters’ R… Read More
Recent research highlights the financial challenges landlords face with repair and maintenance costs reaching over £34,000 during the lifespan of a buy-to-let property. The findings fr… Read More
In the recent King’s Speech, the UK Government unveiled plans to introduce a new Renters’ Rights Bill. If passed, this legislation will bring significant changes to the lives of… Read More
The buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage market in the UK has seen a significant contraction, with the volume of lending for BTL house purchases more than halving in 2023. According to UK Finance, new… Read More
Paragon Bank has introduced four new limited edition five-year fixed-rate buy-to-let mortgages, providing a fresh range of options for landlords across England, Scotland, and Wales. These ne… Read More
The latest market insight from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, indicates a substantial house price premium for properties in high rental demand areas. This trend present… Read More
The Welsh government’s plans to alter tax reliefs have sparked concern among property investors, who warn that such changes could reduce the availability of student accommodation and o… Read More
Recent findings from the government’s English Housing Survey for 2022/23 indicate that 82% of private renters express satisfaction with their accommodations, surpassing the 74% satisfa… Read More
Recent data reveals a significant uptick in the number of mortgage products available, bringing optimism to various buyer segments within the UK property market. As reported by Octane Capita… Read More
A significant proportion of properties for sale in June were previously rental homes, according to new research by TwentyEA.
Substantial Increase in Former Rentals for Sale
Research firm Twe… Read More
Propertymark urges the UK Government to clarify its plans for abolishing Section 21 no-fault evictions to prevent overwhelming the court system in England and Wales.
King’s Speech and… Read More
The King’s Speech, delivered at the opening of Parliament, has introduced 35 new bills, including significant reforms that will impact landlords and letting agents.
Major Legislative C… Read More
The average age of landlords purchasing new buy-to-let properties has decreased significantly over the past decade, with an increasing number of thirty-somethings entering the market.
Shift… Read More
The latest UK House Price Index for May 2024 reveals a steady increase in property prices despite the general election. Data shows a 1.2% rise in sold prices between April and May 2024 and a… Read More
Property listing volumes are currently averaging 6% higher than in Q2 2019, which is being used as the benchmark year. This suggests that supply is the strongest it has been in years. Howeve… Read More
New data from Yopa, the full-service estate agents, reveals that cash buyers have reached the highest level of market activity in the past decade. In 2023, cash buyers accounted for 34.5% of… Read More
Average new seller asking prices drop by 0.4% (£1,617) this month to £373,493, marking a larger-than-usual decrease for July. Sellers aim to attract buyers amid the distractions… Read More
The Mortgage Works’ latest Private Rented Report has unveiled significant changes within the sector, highlighting an 80% increase in renters aged between 55 and 64 over the past decade… Read More
In a move aimed at reforming the private rented sector (PRS) and addressing housing needs, the newly established Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has welcomed five new… Read More
In a joint open letter to the new Housing Minister, key figures from the residential housing sector are urging the government to legislate the regulation of residential property agents. The… Read More
The UK’s build to rent (BTR) sector saw record investment levels in the first half of 2024, with over £2.6 billion invested, according to Knight Frank’s latest UK Build to… Read More
The latest survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) indicates a renewed sense of optimism in the UK housing market following the recent general election, with expectat… Read More
Property investors are showing cautious optimism, focusing on the prospect of base rate cuts rather than political changes in the UK or global geopolitical uncertainties, according to a new… Read More
New figures from the fast-growing UK property portal OnTheMarket highlight the top investment hotspots for the second quarter of the year, revealing a continued north/south divide in the pro… Read More
The latest Prime London Demand Index by Benham and Reeves shows an uptick in demand for high-end properties in Q2, reversing the downward trend observed earlier this year, although annual fi… Read More
Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner has announced that the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities will drop ‘levelling up’ from its title, reverting to its fo… Read More
Landlords with an average buy-to-let mortgage are seeing their annual earnings drop by over £4,000 per property compared to 2020, primarily due to rising interest rates.
Record high re… Read More
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced Labour’s comprehensive housing reform plans, which include banning Section 21 evictions, easing rules on green belt development, and setting new… Read More
Keir Starmer, the newly elected Prime Minister, is positioned to address Britain’s housing crisis, leveraging Labour’s substantial parliamentary majority to implement significant… Read More
The latest Halifax House Price Index reveals that house prices fell by 0.2% in June, with an annual increase of 1.6% and a slight rise of just 0.4% since the start of 2024. The average house… Read More
A recent survey by Foxtons has shown that the upcoming general election will have little effect on landlords’ decisions to grow or sell their property portfolios. Conducted on the eve… Read More
Paragon Bank has taken a significant step to attract UK landlords by cutting rates on its core buy-to-let mortgage range and introducing six new five-year fixed-rate options. The rate reduct… Read More
New research from Zero Deposit, a tenancy deposit alternative provider, reveals that rental market turnover is as low as 10% in some UK postcodes, highlighting challenges for letting agents… Read More
Propertymark is urging the next government to reconsider the tax rules for landlords to incentivise new investment in the buy-to-let sector, as the number of homes available to rent continue… Read More
The average rent in the UK reached a record high of £1,299 per month in June 2024, up from £1,229 in June 2023, according to the latest HomeLet Rental Index. Excluding London, th… Read More
New data from Home Sale Pack reveals a significant 22.9% increase in the number of new homes listed for sale across Britain, as sellers aim to capitalise on the market before the potential p… Read More
Three of the UK’s largest lenders have reduced their fixed mortgage rates over the past week, anticipating a potential interest rate cut by the Bank of England in August.
Major Banks L… Read More
New research from property portal Rightmove highlights the immense and costly task facing the next government in upgrading the UK’s housing stock. Over half of UK homes currently have… Read More
A recent survey by Landbay reveals that half of HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) landlords rely solely on their property portfolios for income. This reliance underscores the significance o… Read More
New data analysis by Yopa, the full-service estate agents, suggests that Labour’s ambitious promise to build 1.5 million new homes in their first parliamentary term will be challenging… Read More
There has been a significant surge in anti-money laundering (AML) checks carried out by estate agents, as reported by Credas Technologies. In the first quarter of 2024, 409,265 AML checks we… Read More
David Alexander, CEO of DJ Alexander, has urged Scotland’s Housing Minister Paul McLennan to amend proposed rent control policies, warning that failing to do so could drive investment… Read More
Two of the UK’s largest trade organisations representing the private rental sector have voiced their concerns regarding major political parties’ pledges to impose stricter regula… Read More
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 keep the UK base rate steady a… Read More
Labour has unveiled new policies to tackle bad landlords and win over renters in its latest manifesto. Angela Rayner announced plans to ban no-fault evictions, end rental bidding wars, elimi… Read More
A shortage of rental homes is set to undermine the political parties’ plans to reform the rental market, warns the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA). The Conservative… Read More
UK rental growth has slowed to a modest +0.2% increase from April to May, according to the latest HomeLet Rental Index. Despite this slight deceleration, renters continue to face record-high… Read More
House prices across the UK have risen by 1.1% in the year to April, with the average house price now standing at £326,248, according to the latest data from the Office for National Sta… Read More
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 a significant decrease from the peak of 11.1% in Oct… Read More
UK renters are losing over £700 million annually due to avoidable cleaning-related deductions from their deposits, according to recent data from SpareRoom.
SpareRoom, a leading UK flat… Read More
The London rental market saw a significant shift in May 2024, with a marked increase in property listings leading to a more balanced environment for renters, landlords, and agents. Foxtons L… Read More
The UK housing market is experiencing notable shifts due to the impending general election on 22 May, as highlighted by Knight Frank. The estate agency suggests that this period could be fav… Read More
OpenBrix has announced a groundbreaking partnership with The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) and Home, aiming to transform the rental experience for millions of tenants across the UK. The colla… Read More
Sir Keir Starmer has just unveiled the Labour Party’s much-anticipated manifesto, detailing key policies for a future government, with significant focus on the housing sector.
Major ho… Read More
Confidence in the UK’s housing market is starting to wane despite improvements over the past few months, according to the latest residential market survey from the Royal Institution of… Read More
Annual investment in sustainability has risen by 20% year-on-year as nearly 100% of property investors report increased tenant requests for eco-friendly features.
According to Handelsbanken… Read More
The British Property Federation (BPF) is urging the next government to attract investment into the build-to-rent sector, highlighting the need for 30,000 new build-to-rent homes each year to… Read More
The owners of a large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Haringey have been fined £13,500 for failing to address multiple hazards within their property. The penalties were imposed a… Read More
The Conservative Party has announced plans to eliminate Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for landlords who sell properties to their sitting tenants. This initiative aims to increase housing stock and… Read More
A new forecast by peer-to-peer real estate investment platform, easyMoney, predicts a 6.3% growth in UK house prices by the end of 2025, reflecting recent optimism in the property market.
Ma… Read More
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has pledged to eliminate Stamp Duty for properties valued under £750,000 and to abolish Inheritance Tax on estates worth less than £2 million. Simi… Read More
House prices remained relatively unchanged in May, with a slight 0.1% decline following a 0.1% rise in April, according to the Halifax House Price Index. The annual increase stands at 1.5%… Read More
UK rental growth has slowed to its lowest level in 30 months, with Zoopla’s latest Rental Market Report showing a 6.6% increase in rents. Despite this slowdown, the competition for ren… Read More
Activists are urging the government to address homelessness and the high cost of temporary accommodation by introducing a new version of the Renters Reform Bill. Generation Rent, a campaign… Read More
Elmhurst Energy, a leading training and accreditation provider for energy efficiency professionals, is urging the government to reform Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) to better suppor… Read More
The housing market experienced a significant uptick in activity in April 2024, with increases in buyer registrations, new sales instructions, and sales agreed. Meanwhile, the lettings sector… Read More
Paragon Banking Group has announced a 4.5% growth in its buy-to-let mortgage book, driven by high customer retention and robust operational performance. The company revealed its Half Year re… Read More
Recent research from Savills, published by The Times, suggests that the buy-to-let sector is no longer lucrative for landlords. However, Marc von Grundherr, Director of London Lettings and E… Read More
New research from Zero Deposit reveals that private tenants are now staying in their homes longer than they did a decade ago, reflecting the changing dynamics of the UK rental market.
Rise i… Read More
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has strongly criticised the government for failing to pass the Renters (Reform) Bill before the dissolution of Parliament ahead of the General Election. He d… Read More
The UK property market continues to demonstrate resilience, with mortgage approvals in April remaining steady at 61,140, a slight decrease from 61,263 in March, but significantly higher than… Read More
Ahead of the general election in July, Rightmove is calling on the next government to prioritise stamp duty reform to stimulate the housing market. The property portal has outlined four key… Read More
In May, house prices saw a notable increase, rising by 0.4% in a month and now standing 1.3% higher than a year ago. The latest data from Nationwide indicates a positive shift in consumer co… Read More
A new survey reveals that more than half of UK businesses would pay a premium for top-quality workspaces, shifting the focus away from price competition for workspace landlords.
Businesses p… Read More
With the number of homes for sale at an eight-year high, buy-to-let landlords are being advised to prepare for personal guarantee demands from lenders. Zoopla’s recent data highlights… Read More
The UK’s property market is currently experiencing its highest supply of homes for sale in eight years, according to Zoopla. This surge in availability is expected to keep house prices… Read More
The latest research by Zero Deposit reveals that tenant demand is fostering strong rental growth across all property types, highlighting the need for a diverse rental market. This trend is e… Read More
New figures reveal that bailiffs are evicting more renting households than at any time in the last six years. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) reported earlier this month that county court bail… Read More
The announcement of a general election by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has cast a shadow over the UK property market, with Knight Frank revising its short-term forecasts for prime central Lond… Read More
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has cast doubt over the future of pivotal property legislation, including the Renters (Reform) Bill and the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill, due to the snap gen… Read More
Recent findings from a survey by Leaders Roman Group (LRG) reveal that landlords are calling for stricter measures to ensure tenant financial accountability, as financial burdens overshadow… Read More
In a mixed landscape for the UK housing sector, house prices have experienced a modest resurgence, while rental rates continue to climb, adding pressure to an already strained market, accord… Read More
Recent shifts in the property investment landscape have seen London lose its long-held status as the go-to region for investors in the residential and commercial markets, according to Handel… Read More
As the UK braces for crucial inflation data release tomorrow, speculation mounts about the Bank of England’s next move on interest rates, with potential cuts anticipated as early as th… Read More
As UK property prices reach new heights, Rightmove’s latest House Price Index warns that it now takes an average of seven months to complete a property sale, from listing to completion… Read More
As the Renters (Reform) Bill gradually advances through Parliament, the UK faces a deepening “cost of renting crisis” with significant increases in rental prices, according to th… Read More
As the Renters Reform Bill progresses through the House of Lords, Propertymark has called for the inclusion of specific measures to regulate property agents and ensure stability in the priva… Read More
Recent findings reveal the areas in England with the lowest energy efficiency ratings, with the Isles of Scilly identified as having the least energy-efficient homes.
Research conducted by E… Read More
A recent study reveals the potential impact on popular holiday home regions in England and Wales following the government’s decision to abolish the furnished holiday lettings (FHL) reg… Read More
Residential property investors have recently expressed concerns over the potential financial impact of the Government’s leasehold reform proposals. According to a letter from the Resid… Read More
In a revealing survey by PayProp, a striking 50% of tenants who moved out of their homes last year were compelled to do so because their landlords decided to sell the property. This statisti… Read More
In a recent parliamentary committee meeting, Propertymark highlighted the need for more stringent regulations to improve the fairness and efficiency of the home buying and selling process in… Read More
Experts have highlighted a potential loophole in the Renters (Reform) Bill that could lead to a patchwork enforcement of Section 21 eviction notices, depending on the type of tenancy.
Detail… Read More
Recent findings from Compare the Market highlight a notable disparity in contents insurance coverage, with half of UK renters lacking a policy compared to only a small fraction of homeowners… Read More
Recent data from Eligible reveals a significant increase in the proportion of home loans extending into retirement, highlighting the impact of soaring house prices on mortgage terms.
Increas… Read More
