Gable Mortgages, a relatively unknown lender, has become the second provider in just a week to introduce a 100% mortgage product, allowing buyers to borrow the full value
Are Landlords Facing a Tax Raid Under Labour?
Nikka Sulton
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under increasing pressure from Labour MPs to introduce new taxes on landlords. This comes as the government looks for ways to manage a significant
HMRC Uncovers Alarming Landlord Exodus
Nikka Sulton
The government has unexpectedly released new data that sheds light on the troubling state of the private rental sector. The figures, drawn from a recent HMRC survey, reveal
Central London Property Plunge: The Quiet Warning
Nikka Sulton
Home sellers in central London are facing a tough reality: many properties may now be worth less than their original purchase price. Despite ongoing optimistic claims from some
Are Buy-to-Let Yields Really at a 14-Year High?
Nikka Sulton
Recent figures from Paragon Bank show that buy-to-let properties are now offering the highest average rental yields seen since February 2011. Based on the bank’s lending data, landlords
Inflation Jumps: Are Rising Bills to Blame?
Nikka Sulton
A recent jump in household bills has driven UK inflation to its highest level in over a year, according to newly released official figures. In April, inflation rose
Mortgage Rates: Fix or Wait?
Nikka Sulton
Fixed-rate mortgage deals have now dropped below 4 per cent, with many expecting rates to fall a little further in the coming months. This downward trend follows the
Nationwide Loosens Mortgage Rules to Lend More
Nikka Sulton
Nationwide has introduced a notable change to its mortgage lending criteria, which could allow borrowers to access larger loans. The UK’s largest building society has revised its ‘stress
UK House Prices Rise Again Amid Stamp Duty Rush
Nikka Sulton
New data from Rightmove shows that average asking prices rose by £2,335 in May, which marks a 0.6% monthly increase. This has pushed the national average up to
Retrofit Training Rises, EPC Target in Doubt
Nikka Sulton
The government has recently announced its intention to train more than 18,000 retrofit professionals across the UK. This initiative aims to support the push towards making homes more
