Local landlord licensing schemes should be reviewed and potentially scrapped once England’s national landlord database is fully up and running, according to Propertymark. Selective licensing can cost landlords
UK house prices remained unchanged in September as higher mortgage costs and continued economic uncertainty put pressure on the housing market. The average UK property price stood at
The number of homes available to rent across England fell by more than 15,500 in the third quarter, with some areas recording rental stock declines of more than
A new government database for England’s private rented sector could generate more than £325 million a year in fees paid by landlords, according to the National Residential Landlords
Conservative Shadow Housing Secretary Katie Lam has proposed abolishing Stamp Duty and removing the Future Homes Standard as part of a wider package of housing reforms. The proposals,
Conservative shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith is set to outline plans aimed at boosting the UK economy, including proposals to reduce taxes, cut red tape and lower the cost
Tenants taking on new rental properties are now paying an average of £1,581 a month, according to Goodlord’s Rental Index for September 2026. The figure represents a 4.9%
The average five-year fixed mortgage rate has reached 6% for the first time in around three years, adding further pressure to borrowers as fixed-rate deals continue to become
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is calling for a temporary cap on private rent increases, arguing that rising rents are contributing to growing financial pressure on younger generations.
UK house prices slipped by 0.2% in September, according to Nationwide, reversing the 0.3% increase recorded in August. The average property price fell from £275,465 to £274,251. Annual