Home buyer confidence in the UK is starting to improve as mortgage rates gradually fall, bringing more people back into the property market. While this is a positive
Home Buyers Return as Mortgage Rates Fall
Decent Homes Rules Delayed to 2035
Nikka Sulton
Housing campaigners have strongly criticised the government’s decision to delay enforcing new living standards for private rented homes in England until 2035. They argue that this long timeframe
Miliband Accused of Softening EPC Standards
Nikka Sulton
Housing campaign group Generation Rent has spoken out against Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, accusing him of weakening the government’s proposed rules on energy efficiency standards for rental homes
Leasehold Reform Caps Ground Rents
Nikka Sulton
The government has announced major changes to the leasehold system, introducing a cap on ground rents at £250 per year. Over time, this will reduce further to a
EPC Reform Consultation Exposes Risks
Nikka Sulton
A recent government consultation has highlighted that landlords may face difficult decisions in response to the UK’s upcoming EPC reforms, with some potentially choosing to sell their properties
Rent Disputes Could Overload Courts
Nikka Sulton
Property professionals have warned that new rules allowing tenants to challenge rent increases could place significant strain on the courts and tribunal system once the Renters’ Rights Act
EPC C Rules Won’t Raise Rents
Nikka Sulton
The government has insisted that landlords will not need to put up rents in order to meet new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) C standards by 2030. This claim
Government Sets 2030 EPC C Deadline
Nikka Sulton
The government has made a significant policy shift, scrapping the previously proposed 2028 deadline for new tenancies to meet EPC C energy-efficiency standards. The updated Warm Homes Plan
Nationwide Raises Mortgage Limits
Nikka Sulton
Nationwide Building Society has announced a significant change to its mortgage lending rules, allowing some borrowers to take out substantially larger home loans. As a result of the
NatWest and Halifax Cut Mortgage Rates
Nikka Sulton
Several major UK lenders have adjusted their mortgage offerings this week, with NatWest and Halifax reducing rates and Nationwide announcing changes that allow some buyers to borrow up