The private rented sector is increasingly becoming a long-term housing solution for many people, with new research revealing that a significant number of tenants are renting for much
Renters Staying Put for Longer
Landlords Face Section 8 Pressure
Nikka Sulton
As the effects of Section 21’s abolition begin to settle, a new and increasingly significant concern is emerging for landlords across England: whether the court system is equipped
Renters’ Rights Act Boosts Guarantor Use
Nikka Sulton
More than half of renters in England could soon be required to provide a guarantor when applying for a property under changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act,
Buyers Gain Power as Supply Rises
Nikka Sulton
A growing number of property experts and estate agents are suggesting that the UK housing market is gradually shifting in favour of buyers, as pricing pressures build and
Housing Concerns Drive Bank Rate Cuts
Nikka Sulton
Barclays and NatWest have become the latest major lenders to reduce mortgage rates, offering some welcome relief to borrowers at a time when affordability remains a key concern
UK Rents Rise Again as London Hits £2,161
Nikka Sulton
The average rent across the UK continued to rise in May, reaching £1,340 according to the latest figures from HomeLet. This increase reflects a steady pattern of growth
House Prices Under Pressure
Nikka Sulton
The UK housing market experienced a setback in May, with house prices recording their first monthly decline of the year. A combination of rising mortgage costs, economic uncertainty,
London New Builds Left Empty
Nikka Sulton
Thousands of newly built homes across London are sitting unsold as rising service charges, higher taxes, and weakening buyer demand continue to slow the capital’s housing market. New
NRLA Warns on Riskier Tenant Exclusion
Nikka Sulton
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has warned that the upcoming Renters’ Rights Act could make it more difficult for certain groups of tenants to secure rental accommodation,
London Flats Crisis Deepens
Nikka Sulton
For many landlords in London, recent rental reforms are turning what was once considered a reliable long-term investment into an increasingly difficult financial burden. Rising mortgage costs, growing