US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has stated that the recent tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump are likely to push inflation higher while dampening economic growth. Speaking
Powell: Tariffs to Raise Inflation, Fed Pauses Rate Moves
House Prices Drop £1,575 Post-Stamp Duty
Nikka Sulton
House prices in the UK experienced a slight decline in March, signalling a cooling in the property market as the stamp duty holiday came to a close, according
Government Launches EPC Grants Amid Rent Freeze
Nikka Sulton
A new government initiative has been launched to help landlords in England improve the energy efficiency of their rental properties. However, landlords who receive this funding will be
Buy-to-Let Strong Despite Rising Possessions
Nikka Sulton
New data released by UK Finance, the mortgage lending trade body, highlights a significant surge in buy-to-let activity in the UK during the fourth quarter of 2024. The
Tax Hikes Drive Sharp Drop in Second Home Demand
Nikka Sulton
An estate agent operating in one of the UK’s most popular tourist hotspots has reported a dramatic decline in demand for second homes. Bradley Start, who works for
Surge in Tenant Disputes Over Rent Hikes
Nikka Sulton
Generation Rent has reported a significant surge in tenant disputes over rent increases, with claims that the number of cases has risen eightfold. The organisation has pointed to
LLMs Drive Traffic, But What About Engagement?
Nikka Sulton
AI-driven referrals are rapidly increasing, yet shifts in user behaviour are reshaping how traffic is directed to websites and influencing brand visibility. As large language models (LLMs) like
More Landlords Plan to Sell
Nikka Sulton
A recent survey by Landbay, which typically reflects landlord confidence, has revealed a notable shift in sentiment, with an increasing number of landlords planning to sell parts of
House Prices Up £10k as Buyers Rush Before Stamp Duty Hike
Nikka Sulton
House prices have increased by £10,174 over the past year, with the typical home gaining more than £3,000 in value in 2025, according to the latest figures from
BoE: Mortgage Approvals Fall as Rates Rise
Nikka Sulton
Here is a more expanded version of your content, with additional context and detail: Net residential mortgage approvals saw a decline of 600 in February, bringing the total