The pound rose slightly on Monday as investors prepared for a week of significant central bank announcements. Sterling gained 0.6% against the US dollar, reaching $1.3299, while remaining
Pound Gains Ahead of Fed & BoE Rates
Reclaim Rent for EPC Breaches
Nikka Sulton
A tenant advocacy group has proposed new “common sense” measures that would allow renters to reclaim rent if landlords fail to meet energy performance certificate (EPC) standards. Generation
Landlords Urged to Act Fast on Refinancing
Nikka Sulton
Landlords who are planning to refinance their properties are being encouraged to move quickly, as mortgage deals are now disappearing at a much faster rate. According to recent
Rents vs Mortgages: Which Costs More?
Nikka Sulton
Housing costs in the UK reached an unprecedented £226 billion in 2025, according to research from Savills. This total combines the cost of private and social rents along
New Deal Eases Landlord Sales to Tenants
Nikka Sulton
A number of updates from a UK mortgage lender are expected to make it easier for landlords to sell properties directly to their tenants, while also opening up
Where Did 2.2M Rental Homes Go?
Nikka Sulton
March 2026 marks ten years since the introduction of the stamp duty surcharge on second homes, a policy that significantly changed the financial landscape for property investors. Introduced
Fury Over Migrants and New Homes by 2030
Nikka Sulton
New analysis has suggested that close to four in ten homes built in the UK by 2030 may be required to house migrants. The figures have sparked debate
Renters’ Rights Act Fuels Complaints
Nikka Sulton
Although the Renters’ Rights Act is not set to take effect until 1 May 2026, early signs indicate it is already influencing tenant behaviour and prompting more disputes.
UK Buyer Demand Falls Amid Iran Crisis
Nikka Sulton
The UK housing market has shown signs of slowing as uncertainty from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East weighs on buyer confidence. According to the latest Residential
Oil Surge Fuels Bets on Rate Rise
Nikka Sulton
Expectations around interest rates set by the Bank of England have changed quickly as global events begin to affect financial markets. Investors are reassessing the outlook for borrowing