NatWest, Halifax, and Virgin Money are the latest lenders to announce reductions in mortgage rates, just before the Bank of England’s base rate decision scheduled for tomorrow. This
One in Eight Homes for Sale Was a Former Rental – Zoopla
Nikka Sulton
A recent analysis by Zoopla shows that approximately one in eight homes currently for sale were previously used as rental properties. This figure stands at 12% and has
July’s Record Rental Price Surge – Shocking Figures Unveiled
Nikka Sulton
In July, the Goodlord Rental Index reported unprecedented rental prices, marking a new record for the highest averages ever recorded. The average cost of renting a property in
Bank Of England To Cut Interest Rates This Week?
Nikka Sulton
Money markets are predicting a possible cut in UK interest rates by the Bank of England (BoE) this Thursday, despite persistent inflation in the services sector. Current odds
Mortgage Interest Rate Rises Are Over
Nikka Sulton
Lloyds’ Chief Executive, Charlie Nunn, has signalled the end of a period marked by sharp increases in mortgage rates, suggesting that home loan prices are likely to stabilise
How Do Swap Rates Impact Your Mortgage
Nikka Sulton
With mortgage rates frequently featured in the news, it’s important to understand terms like swap rates and base rates. Clare Beardmore provides a clear explanation of these concepts
Yet Another Lender Ties Landlord Mortgages to EPC Standards
Nikka Sulton
Foundation Home Loans has unveiled new two- and five-year fixed-rate EPC Saver products for its buy-to-let and residential brands, developed in partnership with Vibrant Energy Matters. These new
75% of Homelessness Not Linked to Ending Private Tenancies
Nikka Sulton
The National Audit Office (NAO) has issued a sharp critique of the previous Conservative government, highlighting its failure to establish a coherent strategy or public targets for tackling
London Social Housing Landlords Flooded with Complaints
Nikka Sulton
Recent data from the Housing Ombudsman, who handles issues related to social housing, reveals a striking statistic: 47% of the cases resolved in 2023-24 involved social landlords in
Property Tax Gap Costs Millions, Says Consultancy
Nikka Sulton
A property firm has criticised the current council tax rules for holiday homes, calling them “a mess” and claiming they result in significant losses for both local and
