Landlords are set to face significantly tougher financial consequences under new provisions confirmed as part of the Renters’ Rights Act. The government has outlined reforms that will expand
Stricter Penalties Under the Renters’ Rights Act
Barclays Lowers Mortgage Costs as Rates Fall
Nikka Sulton
Barclays has moved to lower mortgage pricing for first-time buyers following the Bank of England’s decision to cut the base rate to 3.75%. The change has raised expectations
UK House Prices Forecast to Rise in 2026
Nikka Sulton
UK house prices could increase by as much as 4% in 2026, according to new projections from Nationwide, although the lender suggests that buying a home may become
Mortgage Access Made Easier
Nikka Sulton
First-time buyers, self-employed workers and older borrowers may soon find it simpler to secure a mortgage, as the City watchdog looks to update lending rules to better reflect
One in Nine Renters Face Section 21 Notices
Nikka Sulton
A new piece of research has highlighted the scale of insecurity facing renters in the UK, revealing that more than 1.2 million tenants – around 11% of the
UK House Prices Fall £6,695
Nikka Sulton
Average asking prices for newly marketed homes dropped by 1.8% in December, equivalent to £6,695, taking the typical asking price to £358,138. According to Rightmove, uncertainty surrounding the
Renters’ Rights Act Just Two Weeks Away
Nikka Sulton
Landlords are being urged to take the Renters’ Rights Act seriously, as the true impact of the legislation will begin on December 27, even though the official implementation
Mortgage War: Rates Near 3.5%?
Nikka Sulton
Major lenders have recently cut their mortgage rates, with brokers now predicting that some of the best deals could dip below 3.5% early next year. Over the past
RICS: Market Bounce-Back Now in 2026
Nikka Sulton
The latest update from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) suggests that the housing market took a noticeable hit in November, largely due to the impact of
Landlords Face £3k–£35k Fines Under New Rules
Nikka Sulton
The government has issued new civil penalty tables under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, and the figures represent a major shift in how housing offences will be handled.