A record number of buy-to-let companies were established in 2025, highlighting a major shift in how landlords across the UK are choosing to structure their property investments. New
Buy-to-Let Registrations Surge in 2025
Council Uses Private Landlords
Nikka Sulton
A council in Sheffield is actively encouraging private landlords to make their properties available to tenants claiming housing benefits, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve housing
Burnham Backs PRS Home Buyouts
Nikka Sulton
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has called for councils to be granted powers to compulsorily purchase poorly maintained homes in the private rented sector (PRS). Speaking
First-Time Buyer Mortgage Rates Fall
Nikka Sulton
Several major lenders have announced new mortgage rate cuts aimed at helping first-time buyers with smaller deposits. Santander, NatWest and Barclays have all revealed reductions to their first-time
UK House Prices Flat in February at £368,019
Nikka Sulton
House prices across Britain remained largely unchanged in February, with the average asking price for a newly listed home standing at £368,019, according to the latest data from
Councils Lose 4,000 Social Homes in One Year
Nikka Sulton
New government statistics show that England is continuing to lose more social rented homes than it is creating, raising fresh concerns about the long-term supply of affordable housing.
First-Time Buyer Mortgage Choice Grows
Nikka Sulton
New figures suggest that aspiring first-time buyers now have the widest range of low-deposit mortgage options seen in almost two decades, offering renewed hope for those trying to
Possession Delays Reach 25 Weeks
Nikka Sulton
Landlords across England and Wales are facing significantly longer waits to regain possession of their properties. Recent figures indicate that the average timeline for repossession has increased by
Homeowner Repossessions Up Nearly 40%
Nikka Sulton
Last year saw 5,160 homeowner mortgaged properties repossessed, representing a 39% increase compared with 2024, according to figures from a leading UK banking and finance body. In 2024,
NatWest and Halifax Increase Home Loan Rates
Nikka Sulton
NatWest and Halifax have raised their mortgage rates following the Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. Although the central bank held the base rate steady