Several major mortgage lenders, including Halifax, HSBC, Nationwide, Santander, and TSB, have all announced reductions to their fixed-rate mortgage offerings this week. These rate cuts come as the
Lenders Cut Mortgage Rates Ahead of Bank Decision
UK House Prices Rise 0.6% in July
Nikka Sulton
UK house prices recorded a modest monthly increase in July, reversing the dip seen the previous month. According to Nationwide Building Society, the average property value went up
More Landlords Go Limited to Cut Tax Bill
Nikka Sulton
New research commissioned by Foundation Home Loans and carried out by Pegasus Insight has uncovered a growing trend among landlords opting for limited company structures to manage their
Rogue Social Landlords: Five Councils Called Out
Nikka Sulton
Five local authorities acting as social housing landlords have recently come under fire from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) for failing to meet updated consumer standards. These
BTL Lender Accepts One CCJ in 6 Years
Nikka Sulton
Specialist lender West One has introduced a number of changes to its buy-to-let lending criteria, aiming to make its products more accessible to a wider range of landlords
Call for £46 Landlord Fee to Join National Database
Nikka Sulton
A prominent think tank is calling on the government to introduce a £46 annual fee for landlords to be included in a new mandatory database. This registry is
Can You Switch Your Mortgage to Buy-to-Let?
Nikka Sulton
Whether or not you can switch your current mortgage to a buy-to-let depends on your individual situation and your mortgage provider’s policies. This process of converting your existing
Average Rents Surge Across UK and London
Nikka Sulton
London rental prices have continued to rise, reaching an all-time high of £2,712 per month. This marks the 15th consecutive quarter that rents in the capital have increased.
BoE Data Hints at UK Property Mini-Boom
Nikka Sulton
UK lenders approved a higher number of mortgages than anticipated in June, signalling a renewed sense of activity in the property market. New data from the Bank of
Landlord Profits Lower Than Believed
Nikka Sulton
Recent figures from HM Revenue and Customs, alongside a detailed analysis by property experts at Savills, have revealed that earnings and profits for landlords in the UK remain