More than 1.5 million residential properties across the UK are considered difficult or impossible to finance through traditional high street mortgage lenders, creating challenges for buyers while also
UK Unmortgageable Homes Top 1.5 Million
Repossessions Rise While Arrears Fall
Nikka Sulton
The number of mortgage arrears across the UK continued to decline during the first quarter of 2026, although home repossessions increased slightly compared with the previous quarter, according
Nationwide Cuts Mortgage Rates
Nikka Sulton
Nationwide has announced a fresh round of mortgage rate reductions, reversing the upward pricing trend seen across the market in recent weeks. The building society will cut selected
UK House Price Growth Nearly Flat in July
Nikka Sulton
UK house price growth remained subdued in July as economic uncertainty and concerns over interest rates continued to weigh on buyer confidence during what is usually one of
Landlord Impact Overlooked by Government
Nikka Sulton
The government has confirmed that it has not carried out a combined assessment of how recent tax changes and Renters’ Rights Act reforms could affect landlords. In a
London Rentals Decline After RRA
Nikka Sulton
Rental availability in London has declined following the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act, according to new research from SpareRoom. The data highlights a growing divide across the
Interest Rates Stay Higher for Longer
Nikka Sulton
The Bank of England has decided to leave the base interest rate unchanged at 3.75%, marking the fifth meeting in a row where borrowing costs have remained the
Fed Rules Out Quick Inflation Fix
Nikka Sulton
The US Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive meeting, keeping its benchmark rate between 3.5% and 3.75%. While the decision was widely expected
Government Rejects Nightingale Courts
Nikka Sulton
The Government has confirmed that it has no plans to introduce Nightingale-style courts to help manage possession cases, despite ongoing concerns about the impact of housing reforms on
Landlord Tax Letters Recover £104m
Nikka Sulton
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recovered more than £104 million in unpaid tax from landlords during the 2025/26 tax year, marking the third consecutive year that tax recoveries