A landlord has raised concerns about recent changes to gas safety testing after an engineer warned that updated standards could result in some installations failing checks they would
Tighter Gas Safety Rules
The 28-Day PRS Trap
Nikka Sulton
The government’s new Private Rented Sector Database is set to begin its regional rollout on 15 December 2026, starting in the West Midlands. While much of the attention
UK House Price Growth Slows Again
Nikka Sulton
UK house price growth weakened for the fourth consecutive month in August, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Annual house price inflation
Buy-to-Let Tax Cuts Could Boost Sales
Nikka Sulton
A property lawyer has urged the government to consider reducing Stamp Duty on additional properties, arguing that the move could help shift the growing number of buy-to-let homes
Landlords Unaware of Database Rules
Nikka Sulton
A survey has raised concerns that many landlords are not familiar with the upcoming mandatory private rented sector database, despite growing awareness of the wider changes introduced by
Rents Rise for 10th Straight Month
Nikka Sulton
Rental growth across Great Britain accelerated for the tenth consecutive month in September, with newly agreed rents increasing at their fastest annual rate since November 2024. The latest
Healey Warned Over CGT Rise
Nikka Sulton
Chancellor John Healey has been warned against increasing Capital Gains Tax (CGT), with another think tank arguing that higher rates could reduce government revenue, discourage investment and weaken
House Prices Rise £3,575 in October
Nikka Sulton
Average asking prices for homes across Great Britain rose by £3,575 in October, although the property market remains highly sensitive to pricing as higher mortgage rates continue to
Property Listings Rise as Sales Slump
Nikka Sulton
The number of homes entering the market is rising while agreed property sales are declining, widening the gap between new listings and completed negotiations. The trend is raising
First-Time Buyers Pay More to Buy Than Rent
Nikka Sulton
More than half of first-time buyers who purchased a home in September found themselves paying more each month on their mortgage than they had previously paid in rent.