New figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) show that the number of houses sold across the UK in August was two per cent higher than in the
UK Property Sales Edge Up by 2% in August
Mortgage Approvals Dip as Buyers Pause
Nikka Sulton
​​ Mortgage approvals for home purchases edged lower in August, according to the latest data from the Bank of England. The figures revealed that 64,680 loans were approved
London Rents Drop Ahead of Bill
Nikka Sulton
Tenants across London are finally starting to feel some relief as rental prices fall, according to new market data. After several years of rapid increases, the capital is
Cooling Market for £500k+ Properties
Nikka Sulton
Buyer interest in homes priced above £500,000 has started to cool in recent weeks, according to the latest update from Zoopla. The property portal revealed that enquiries for
Halifax Cuts Rates as Competitors Hold Steady
Nikka Sulton
Halifax has reduced some of its mortgage rates this week, while many other major lenders have either held their rates steady or raised them. According to Uswitch, the
Most Landlords to Raise Rents Despite New Law
Nikka Sulton
Research from mortgage specialist Pegasus Insight reveals a shift in landlord intentions regarding rent increases in the next year. While a significant number of landlords still plan to
Labour Think Tank: Landlords Under-Taxed
Nikka Sulton
A think tank with strong connections to the Labour Party has argued that landlords are significantly under-taxed and should be subjected to higher income tax rates. This proposal
Renters’ Rights Bill Still Pending Law
Nikka Sulton
The government has made it clear that the long-anticipated Renters’ Rights Bill will not have its official implementation dates announced until the legislation has formally passed into law.
Labour Blamed for Rental Market Decline
Nikka Sulton
In recent weeks, the relationship between landlords and the government has been under greater scrutiny. Many landlords across the country have voiced concerns about the impact Labour’s housing
Council Warns It May Breach Awaab’s Law
Nikka Sulton
A local council that has often criticised private landlords is now facing scrutiny of its own. Bristol City Council has admitted it may struggle to comply with the