Rents across the UK have reached another record high, according to new data released by Rightmove. The average listed rent for properties outside of London now stands at
Rents Hit Record High, but 1 in 4 Homes See Price Drop
Landlords Beware HMRC Changes the Game!
Nikka Sulton
Landlords are being urged to prepare for a significant tax shake-up that will overhaul how they report their income and expenses to HMRC. From 6 April 2026, anyone
Will Reform UK Scrap Landlord Licensing Where It Governs?
Nikka Sulton
One significant development from the recent local elections is the rise of Reform UK, which managed to secure 677 individual council seats across the country. This unexpected success
Lender Cuts Rates to Boost Landlord Borrowing Power
Nikka Sulton
Suffolk Building Society has announced rate cuts across its buy-to-let and holiday let mortgage products. A spokesperson for the society acknowledged the ongoing financial strain many landlords have
New Lender Offers Mortgages at 7x Income – A Good Idea?
Nikka Sulton
A new mortgage lender is offering homebuyers and homeowners the chance to borrow up to seven times their annual salary, a significant increase from the usual four and
Stamp Duty Rush Brings £1.4 Billion to Treasury
Nikka Sulton
Homebuyers rushed to complete their property purchases in March ahead of the upcoming stamp duty hike, new data reveals. According to an analysis by Coventry Building Society, the
Best Buy-to-Let Mortgages: Fixed or Tracker?
Nikka Sulton
Buy-to-let landlords are facing a particularly challenging environment right now, as higher interest rates, rising costs, and a less favourable tax regime put pressure on their investments. The
Bank Cuts Mortgage Rates to 3.79% – Who Qualifies?
Nikka Sulton
Halifax has made a bold move by lowering its mortgage rates, now offering the most competitive two-year fixed deal on the market. The lender has dropped its lowest
Are UK Mortgage Rates Set to Drop Further in 2025?
Nikka Sulton
Mortgage rates are already on the decline in anticipation of the Bank of England’s key interest rate decision, scheduled for 8 May. Although lenders are now offering tempting
LendInvest Cuts BTL Rates by 0.20%
Nikka Sulton
LendInvest has announced a series of rate reductions across its buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage products, offering landlords more affordable borrowing options. The changes apply to a range of fixed-term