The Bank of England has warned that conditions in the UK property market are weakening, with transactions falling, buyers becoming more cautious and sales taking longer to complete.
Housing Market Weakens
Mortgage Rates Rise Again
Nikka Sulton
Mortgage borrowers are facing higher costs as several major lenders increase their fixed-rate deals. Santander, Nationwide and HSBC UK are all raising mortgage rates across various parts of
SDLT Windfall Under Threat
Nikka Sulton
The surge in landlords moving properties into limited companies may be starting to lose momentum, potentially putting a £1.2 billion annual source of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)
Landlord Forced to Live in Camper Van
Nikka Sulton
A Surrey landlord has described being forced to live in a camper van after a tenant remained in her property despite being given more than a year’s notice
Bank of England Faces Key Interest Rate Vote
Nikka Sulton
The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged this week, although growing divisions among policymakers suggest that the pressure for another rate rise is
Rising Rents Fuel Rough Sleeping
Nikka Sulton
Rising private rents are being identified by the government as one of several factors contributing to homelessness and rough sleeping across England. Homelessness Minister Florence Eshalomi said poverty,
1.5m Homes Pledge Falls Short
Nikka Sulton
The government has acknowledged that its ambition to deliver 1.5 million new homes in England before the next general election is now facing a significant challenge. Housing Secretary
Rents Expected to Rise Faster by Year-End
Nikka Sulton
Rents across the UK could increase more quickly during the remainder of 2026, with annual growth forecast to reach between 4% and 5% by the end of the
8,553 Tenanted Homes Up for Sale
Nikka Sulton
More than 8,500 properties currently being marketed for sale across England already have tenants living in them, according to analysis from The Letting Partnership. The research identified 8,553
Rents Set to Rise Further
Nikka Sulton
UK rents could continue rising as strong tenant demand meets a limited supply of available rental properties, according to the latest market assessment from the Royal Institution of