Propertymark has voiced serious concerns over the ongoing decline in rental properties available in rural Scotland, warning that recent government measures may be contributing to the problem. According
Agents Warn Over Rent Control Failures
Rents Soar Amid Slower Rental Supply
Nikka Sulton
Rents outside of London continued their upward trend in the third quarter of 2025, reaching a new record of £1,385 per calendar month (pcm). This represents a 3.1%
UK House Sales Up 8% in November
Nikka Sulton
UK housing market activity picked up pace in November, with official figures showing a clear increase in completed home sales compared with the same period last year. According
Seven-Month Notice Proposed for Tenants
Nikka Sulton
The Northern Ireland Executive has put forward new proposals that would extend the notice periods landlords must give long-term tenants before eviction. These changes are aimed at improving
Why UK Mortgage Rates May Stay Higher
Nikka Sulton
UK mortgage rates are widely expected to remain relatively stable from this point onward, even if the Bank of England continues to reduce interest rates over the coming
December UK House Prices Drop £1,789
Nikka Sulton
UK house prices edged lower in December, with the average home value falling by £1,789 compared with the previous month, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index.
Home Buying Surges 67%
Nikka Sulton
The UK housing market has shown a strong rebound following the Christmas period, indicating an early and busy start to 2026. Rightmove (RMV.L) reported its highest-ever Boxing Day
2026 Local Housing Allowance for Landlords
Nikka Sulton
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates were kept at 2024 levels again in April 2025, continuing the government’s approach to rental support for private tenants across England, Scotland,
HSBC Cuts Buy-to-Let Stress Rates
Nikka Sulton
HSBC UK has reduced its buy-to-let (BTL) affordability stress rates for domestic landlords, aiming to make borrowing more accessible. The move is intended to give landlords greater flexibility
What’s Next for Interest Rates in 2026?
Nikka Sulton
Here’s a fully paraphrased version of your Bank of England interest rate article in British English, written to be natural, clear, and original: The Bank of England reduced