Reform UK & Greens: Impact on Landlords

With both Reform UK and the Green Party making expected gains in recent local elections, attention is turning to what their growing presence in councils could mean for

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Trumpflation: Mortgage Costs Surge?

UK households could face a sharp rise in mortgage costs if conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, with new analysis suggesting annual repayments may increase by

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Landlord Taxes Soar – New Data

Landlords and second-home buyers are now contributing a growing share of Stamp Duty revenue across England, with new analysis suggesting the private rented sector has become a key

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Energy Efficiency Rules Challenge Landlords

New concerns have been raised over how landlords will manage energy efficiency improvements under the Renters’ Rights Act, with industry bodies warning that upcoming rules could make retrofitting

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Landlords Risk Missing Key Deadline

A recent Freedom of Information (FOI) request has raised concerns about how prepared landlords are for upcoming requirements under the Renters’ Rights Act, after figures showed relatively low

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UK Rents Rise Again in April

Average rents across the UK continued to edge upwards in April, marking the second consecutive month of increases. According to the latest data from the HomeLet index, tenants

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Halifax Cuts Rates – Will They Rise Again?

A major UK lender has reduced some of its mortgage rates, but brokers are warning that the current window of cheaper deals may not last for long. Halifax

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Landlords Raised Rents Pre-Act

A recent analysis suggests that a portion of landlords may have adjusted rental prices ahead of new rules introduced under the Renters’ Rights Act, raising questions about how

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Landlords Sell 700 Rental Homes a Day

A growing number of homes that were once part of the private rented sector are now being listed for sale, as landlords across the UK continue to reassess

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Leaseholders Miss Embedded Managers

The government has confirmed that its draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill does not currently include any specific measures aimed at dealing with concerns over so-called “embedded” management

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