Nationwide, the UK’s largest building society, has made a significant change to its mortgage lending rules, allowing some customers to borrow substantially more than before. The new policy
Nationwide Increases Borrowing Limit by £50k
House Prices Rise 2.5%
Nikka Sulton
Average house prices rose in November after a slight drop in October, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports a 0.3% monthly increase, taking
Key Tenancy Terms Under Renters’ Rights Act
Nikka Sulton
The government has set out what landlords will be required to include in tenancy agreements under the upcoming Renters’ Rights Act, offering greater clarity ahead of its introduction.
Progress Claimed on 1.5m Homes Target
Nikka Sulton
The government has said there are early signs of recovery in the housebuilding sector and insists it remains on course to deliver its target of 1.5 million new
​​Rayner Urges Starmer on Leasehold Reform
Nikka Sulton
Angela Rayner, former deputy prime minister, has urged Keir Starmer to uphold Labour’s commitment to capping ground rents for leaseholders in England and Wales, amid rising tensions within
Nationwide: Tenants Can Buy
Nikka Sulton
Nationwide says affordability continued to improve for first-time buyers throughout 2025, helped by slower house price growth, rising wages and gradually falling mortgage rates. However, the picture is
Councils Target Empty Houses for Sale
Nikka Sulton
Pembrokeshire County Council has provided further clarity on its plans to tackle long-term empty homes, confirming that second homes will not be affected by the new strategy. The
Landlord Buying Slumps to New Low in 2025
Nikka Sulton
Landlords made up just 10.9% of all property purchases in Great Britain in 2025, falling from 12% in 2024. Hamptons noted that this is the smallest share of
House Prices Hit 10-Year High
Nikka Sulton
Rightmove has reported a noticeable rise in UK property asking prices at the start of the year, suggesting renewed confidence in the housing market. In January, the average
Jail Terms Considered for Rogue Landlords
Nikka Sulton
The possibility of jail sentences and tougher non-financial punishments for rogue landlords is being actively considered, as the Sentencing Council launches a wide-ranging consultation on how housing offences