The UK housing market has shown a strong rebound following the Christmas period, indicating an early and busy start to 2026. Rightmove (RMV.L) reported its highest-ever Boxing Day
Home Buying Surges 67%
2026 Local Housing Allowance for Landlords
Nikka Sulton
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates were kept at 2024 levels again in April 2025, continuing the government’s approach to rental support for private tenants across England, Scotland,
HSBC Cuts Buy-to-Let Stress Rates
Nikka Sulton
HSBC UK has reduced its buy-to-let (BTL) affordability stress rates for domestic landlords, aiming to make borrowing more accessible. The move is intended to give landlords greater flexibility
What’s Next for Interest Rates in 2026?
Nikka Sulton
Here’s a fully paraphrased version of your Bank of England interest rate article in British English, written to be natural, clear, and original: The Bank of England reduced
UK Households Turn to Credit
Nikka Sulton
Of course. Below is a longer, fully paraphrased version, divided into 15 clear paragraphs, written in British English and structured to read naturally as an original blog article.
Flat Prices Fall as Buyers Shift to Houses
Nikka Sulton
Recent data from Nationwide reveals that flats have fallen in value by an average of 0.9% over the past year. This decline is in contrast to other property
Are UK Buy-to-Let Landlords Dying Out?
Nikka Sulton
Rising taxes and increasingly complex regulation are pushing many buy-to-let landlords to reconsider their place in the UK rental market, with growing evidence that the sector is steadily
UK House Price Growth Softens
Nikka Sulton
UK house price growth ended 2025 on a noticeably softer note, with momentum easing as the year drew to a close. While the market avoided a sharp downturn,
Low Housebuilding Keeps Rental Demand High
Nikka Sulton
New figures show that housebuilding activity in England has fallen to its lowest level in more than 15 years, underlining the growing challenge facing the government in meeting
Private Rental Sector ‘Dire’ for Tenants
Nikka Sulton
Campaign group Generation Rent has described the current state of the private rental sector as “dire” for tenants, although it acknowledges that some pressures appear to be easing.