UK Inflation Eases Amidst Declining Food Costs

Nikka Sulton 

Inflation in the UK has reached its lowest level in two and a half years, primarily attributed to a deceleration in the rate of food price hikes. According

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Rental Market Strengthens as First-Time Buyers Hesitate

Nikka Sulton 

Nearly 50% of first-time buyers market express growing concerns about the feasibility of homeownership, citing the ongoing challenges of the cost-of-living crisis. Research conducted by the Nationwide Building

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What Is The Risk Of A Short Lease?

Nikka Sulton 

Short-lease properties are becoming increasingly rare, catching many buyers off guard as they navigate the purchasing process. Among the most affected property types are flats, often leaving buyers

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What Are The Affordability Rules For Buy To Let?

Nikka Sulton 

Research conducted by Simply Business suggests that more than half of existing landlords utilize buy-to-let mortgages. This figure underscores the commonality of this financing option within the rental

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Labour Urged for Stronger Rental Reform as Pressure Mounts

Nikka Sulton 

A campaign group, the London Renters Union, is advocating for a robust approach to rental reform from any potential Labour government, irrespective of the fate of the Renters

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Labour Steps Back from 100-Day Leasehold Abolition Promise

Nikka Sulton 

Labour has retracted its pledge to introduce legislation abolishing leasehold within the first 100 days of government if successful in the general election. However, the party remains resolute

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Do Landlords Need Special Building Insurance?

Nikka Sulton 

New landlords may overlook the need for specialized landlord insurance to cover their rental properties, often required by mortgage providers. Fortunately, there are numerous insurance options to safeguard

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Do You Need Insurance For Buy-To-Let?

Nikka Sulton 

When delving into buy-to-let investments, securing adequate landlord insurance becomes paramount. Landlord insurance encompasses various types of coverage, each serving specific purposes. While certain types of insurance are

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Renters Reform Bill: MPs Resume Deliberations

Nikka Sulton 

MPs have returned to the Commons today after a significant hiatus over the Easter period, marking a crucial juncture in the ongoing deliberations surrounding the Renters Reform Bill.

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Top 10 Buy-to-Let Portfolio Hotspots

Nikka Sulton 

Paragon Bank’s examination of its lending records has provided insights into the preferences of portfolio buy-to-let landlords, individuals who own four or more properties for investment purposes. Among

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