Buy-to-let landlords are facing a particularly challenging environment right now, as higher interest rates, rising costs, and a less favourable tax regime put pressure on their investments. The
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Bank Cuts Mortgage Rates to 3.79% – Who Qualifies?
Nikka Sulton
Halifax has made a bold move by lowering its mortgage rates, now offering the most competitive two-year fixed deal on the market. The lender has dropped its lowest
Are UK Mortgage Rates Set to Drop Further in 2025?
Nikka Sulton
Mortgage rates are already on the decline in anticipation of the Bank of England’s key interest rate decision, scheduled for 8 May. Although lenders are now offering tempting
LendInvest Cuts BTL Rates by 0.20%
Nikka Sulton
LendInvest has announced a series of rate reductions across its buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage products, offering landlords more affordable borrowing options. The changes apply to a range of fixed-term
House Prices Big Drop – Is Stamp Duty to Blame?
Nikka Sulton
House prices dropped in April, as new data from Nationwide shows buyers are now facing higher stamp duty costs. This decline is being attributed to recent changes in
Council Urges Private Landlords to Lease Homes
Nikka Sulton
Private landlords in London are being called upon to support local councils by letting or leasing their properties to help residents who are at risk of homelessness. This
Landlords’ Lack of Council Collaboration Fuels Housing Crisis
Nikka Sulton
The boss of a hospitality and housing management firm, John Angus, has stated that the failure of private landlords to engage with councils is a central cause of
Barclays, TSB and Others Slash Mortgage Rates
Nikka Sulton
Barclays has made further reductions to its mortgage rates, with more of its deals now dipping below the 4% mark. The latest update means six additional mortgage products
Third of Households Expect Mortgage Rate Rise
Nikka Sulton
More than one in three UK households are anticipating a rise in mortgage rates over the coming year, according to a recent survey, as concerns about the broader
OpenAI Introduces Shopping to ChatGPT Search
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OpenAI has started introducing shopping features within its ChatGPT Search tool. The rollout begins with popular categories such as fashion, beauty, home goods, and electronics. The aim is