The debate over pets in rented accommodation has reached a significant turning point in the House of Lords. Despite the government’s earlier stance that tenants should not be
Lords Approve Pet Deposit Boost for Landlords
Stamp Duty Ends Profitable Flipping
Nikka Sulton
Last week, financial commentators suggested that disillusioned buy-to-let investors might increasingly turn to property flipping as an alternative route to profit. Yet, a detailed new report from lettings
Council Boasts £500k in Landlord Fines
Nikka Sulton
Here’s the rewritten version, divided into multiple paragraphs, using British English and made longer for a more natural, original feel: A council has revealed that it has handed
Halifax House Prices Flat in June What’s Next for 2025?
Nikka Sulton
House prices stayed largely steady last month, according to the latest update from Halifax. The mortgage lender reported that the average property price now stands at £296,665, which
Economists Declare End of House Price Boom
Nikka Sulton
The so-called golden age of investing in property appears to be over, say economists at a leading finance firm. Experts at the wealth management company Rathbones have taken
New BTL Deals Reward Best EPC Ratings
Nikka Sulton
Paragon Bank has introduced new limited edition two-year fixed-rate buy-to-let mortgage products, aiming to strengthen its offering to landlords across the UK. These fresh additions to Paragon’s portfolio
Generation Rent Says Landlords May Exploit Grants
Nikka Sulton
he activist group Generation Rent has raised concerns about taxpayer-funded insulation grants potentially “enriching private landlords” rather than delivering genuine benefits to tenants. They are calling for the
Government Criticised in Lords Over Renters’ Rights Bill
Nikka Sulton
A Labour peer has spoken out strongly against the government’s approach to the Renters’ Rights Bill, criticising ministers for agreeing to just three amendments out of roughly 300
9 Major Lenders Cut Mortgage Rates
Nikka Sulton
Lenders across the UK have recently started lowering the cost of fixed-rate mortgages, despite the Bank of England choosing to keep its base interest rate unchanged last week.
House Prices See Largest Monthly Drop in Two Years
Nikka Sulton
UK house prices have recorded their most notable monthly fall in more than two years, according to fresh figures from mortgage lender Nationwide. This unexpected dip has sparked