UK mortgage rates could be heading higher again as lenders respond to rising wholesale borrowing costs and growing uncertainty over the Bank of England’s next interest-rate decision. Mortgage
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HMRC Plans Major Property Tax Clampdown
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is increasing its focus on the property sector, with the potential tax at stake for major real estate businesses rising sharply over the
Private Rental Register Launched
The government has revealed further details of its new national registration system for private landlords, which is set to begin rolling out across England from December 2026. The
Average Landlord Earns £90,000 in Rent
The typical UK landlord portfolio is now generating almost £90,000 a year in gross rental income, according to new figures from Rushbrook. The estimated annual income has increased
England Short-Lets to Face New Register
Landlords and operators of short-term holiday accommodation in England will be required to register their properties under a new mandatory scheme from March next year. The registration date
Over a Quarter of Landlords Selling
A combination of new legislation, rising operating costs and growing criticism of landlords is putting increasing pressure on the private rented sector, with more landlords considering whether to
Green Deputy Leader Linked to Rentals
Green Party deputy leader Mothin Ali has been linked to two buy-to-let properties in Leeds, despite the party’s policy calling for a major reduction in private landlordism. Ali
Digital Possession Service Goes Live
The government is set to launch a pilot digital possession service this month, marking the first step towards modernising how county court possession claims are handled in England
UK House Prices Fall Into Annual Decline
Average UK house prices have recorded their first annual decline in almost three years, with rising borrowing costs and continued affordability pressures weighing on the housing market. According
Burnham Warns Over LHA Freeze
The Prime Minister has acknowledged that the continued freeze on Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates is adding to the cost of temporary accommodation for councils. Andy Burnham made