New figures suggest that aspiring first-time buyers now have the widest range of low-deposit mortgage options seen in almost two decades, offering renewed hope for those trying to
First-Time Buyer Mortgage Choice Grows
Possession Delays Reach 25 Weeks
Nikka Sulton
Landlords across England and Wales are facing significantly longer waits to regain possession of their properties. Recent figures indicate that the average timeline for repossession has increased by
Homeowner Repossessions Up Nearly 40%
Nikka Sulton
Related guide: 6.51m² HMO room rule. Last year saw 5,160 homeowner mortgaged properties repossessed, representing a 39% increase compared with 2024, according to figures from a leading UK
NatWest and Halifax Increase Home Loan Rates
Nikka Sulton
NatWest and Halifax have raised their mortgage rates following the Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. Although the central bank held the base rate steady
UK Property Market Begins to Recover
Nikka Sulton
The UK housing market is beginning to show early indications of recovery, according to the latest findings from property surveyors. While overall activity remains relatively subdued, there are
Government to Respond to Section 21 Petition
Nikka Sulton
A petition calling for a reversal of the planned abolition of Section 21 is approaching a significant milestone on the UK Parliament website. Section 21 currently allows landlords
Labour Reveals Plan to Limit House Price Growth
Nikka Sulton
Labour’s ambitious housebuilding programme is expected to slow the rate of house price growth across the UK, according to recent comments from Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook. The government
Landlords Optimistic, 24% Rethinking Future
Nikka Sulton
Confidence is gradually returning to the UK’s private rented sector, according to recent research from OSB Group. The buy-to-let lender’s Landlord Leaders 2025 report shows that landlords are
Renters Rights Act: Notice Rules Updated
Nikka Sulton
The government has released updated guidance for landlords on serving notice to private tenants ahead of May 1, when significant parts of the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) will
Rachel Reeves’ Tax Rise May Push Up Rents
Nikka Sulton
Two-thirds of landlords planning to increase rents have identified Rachel Reeves’ recent tax rise as a significant factor influencing their decisions. In her latest Budget announcement, the Chancellor