Rent Tribunals Grant Full Rise in 28% of Cases

Nikka Sulton 

Landlords in England who challenged rent increases at the First-tier Tribunal in September received the full amount they had requested in just 28.4% of cases. This is according

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Mortgage Rates Fall Ahead of BoE Decision

Nikka Sulton 

Three major UK mortgage lenders have announced rate cuts, bringing more fixed-rate deals below 5% within reach of some borrowers. The reductions come just days before the Bank

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Low House Price Growth Forecast

Nikka Sulton 

Landlords hoping to make up for limited rental income through rising property values may have to wait several years, as new forecasts suggest house price growth across the

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Bank of England Signals Rate Hike

Nikka Sulton 

The Bank of England is expected to increase interest rates on Thursday as rising energy costs continue to push inflation higher. However, the central bank may also signal

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£192k House Price Drop in London

Nikka Sulton 

Property prices have dropped across much of London, with one borough recording an annual decline of more than £190,000 in its average house price. The latest figures from

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Low House Price Growth Forecast

Nikka Sulton 

Landlords hoping to offset weaker rental income through rising property values may have to wait several years for meaningful capital growth. Connells Group, one of the UK’s largest

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UK House Price Growth Slows to 0.5%

Nikka Sulton 

Annual house price growth across the UK weakened further in October, reaching its lowest level since January 2024, according to Nationwide. Prices were only marginally higher than a

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Landlords Face Unpaid Energy Bills

Nikka Sulton 

Landlords could be held responsible for unpaid gas and electricity charges if energy suppliers are not given the correct information when tenants move in or out of a

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AI Complaints Against Landlords

Nikka Sulton 

A recent survey suggests that renters are becoming more confident about using the protections introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA). Research carried out by PropTech platform Goodlord

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Private Rental Ombudsman Named

Nikka Sulton 

The government has confirmed that the existing Housing Ombudsman Service is expected to operate the new Private Rental Sector Ombudsman, which will become compulsory for landlords in England.

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