Newport, a council with a strong Labour majority, has joined a government-backed initiative aimed at addressing local homelessness by working with private landlords. The Welsh Government’s Leasing Scheme
Labour Wants Landlords’ Help on Homelessness
Minister’s Comment Reveals Rising Rent Reality – NRLA
Nikka Sulton
A government minister has unintentionally drawn attention to the key driver behind rising rents—limited housing supply. Her admission has sparked reactions from industry experts, who argue that the
69% of UK Brokers Expect Base Rate Hike
Nikka Sulton
A recent survey of 300 UK mortgage brokers has highlighted growing concerns about rising interest rates and increasing regulatory complexity in the property market. According to the research
European Central Bank Lowers Interest Rates to 2.5%
Nikka Sulton
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced another quarter-point cut to interest rates, a move that was widely anticipated by investors. This marks the sixth reduction since the
Outright Ban on New Leasehold Flats Edges Close
Nikka Sulton
Plans to ban new leasehold flats in England and Wales are moving forward as part of the government’s latest effort to reform homeownership. Currently, the leasehold system allows
Banks Unveil Sub-4% Mortgage Deals
Nikka Sulton
Two major banks have introduced sub-4% mortgage deals, sparking a fresh rate battle among lenders. Earlier this year, mortgage rates briefly dipped below 4%, but many deals were
UK House Prices Rise Above Expectations
Nikka Sulton
UK house prices rose more than expected in February, increasing by 0.4% compared to January, according to data from mortgage lender Nationwide. This figure outperformed economists’ forecasts, which
Property Firm Marks Successful First Year
Nikka Sulton
Arto Property Maintenance is celebrating its first year in business, describing the milestone as a “roaring success.” The Birmingham-based company has quickly established itself as a reliable one-stop
Renters’ Rights Bill: Small Landlord Exemption Proposed
Nikka Sulton
The House of Lords is currently reviewing a series of proposed amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill, a highly debated piece of legislation that seeks to reform tenancy
Scottish Rental Market Resets Amid Uncertainty
Nikka Sulton
Scotland’s private rental sector (PRS) is undergoing a “reset” due to ongoing uncertainty over policy direction, according to recent research. A study by legal firm Gilson Gray, based