Housing campaigners are urging the next government to introduce additional reforms to the private rented sector, arguing that the recently introduced Renters’ Rights Act should be viewed as
Five Housing Demands Put to Burnham
Renters’ Rights Act: Do Tenants Know?
Nikka Sulton
A large number of private renters are still unaware of the changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act, with many tenants unsure about how the new rules could
£10bn Stamp Duty Crisis for the South
Nikka Sulton
Stamp duty has long been one of the UK’s most unpopular taxes, but new analysis suggests the burden is falling far more heavily on buyers in southern England
Capital Gains Tax Reforms Under Review
Nikka Sulton
As speculation grows over the future direction of UK tax policy, attention has turned to the possibility of changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT). With Andy Burnham widely
Major Lenders Cut Mortgage Rates
Nikka Sulton
Mortgage borrowers have received further positive news this week as several major lenders announced reductions to their mortgage rates, increasing competition across the market and providing more options
Mortgage Payments Set to Rise
Nikka Sulton
More than one million additional UK homeowners are now expected to face higher mortgage repayments by the end of 2028, according to the Bank of England. The Bank
Sadiq Khan Targets Overheating Homes
Nikka Sulton
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced a new strategy to help tackle the growing problem of overheating in homes as the capital experiences increasingly frequent periods
UK Rents Reach Two-Year High
Nikka Sulton
Rental prices across the UK have reached their highest level in two years, with new figures suggesting the market is experiencing renewed upward pressure. According to Goodlord’s latest
UK Property Prices Rise Again
Nikka Sulton
UK house prices increased in June, marking the first monthly rise since February and signalling renewed stability in the housing market despite ongoing economic uncertainty. According to the
Landlords Could Pay Tenants £25,000
Nikka Sulton
The government has provided further details on how the proposed Landlord Ombudsman service will operate, confirming that landlords could be required to pay tenants compensation of up to