UK house prices increased in June, marking the first monthly rise since February and signalling renewed stability in the housing market despite ongoing economic uncertainty. According to the
UK Property Prices Rise Again
Landlords Could Pay Tenants £25,000
Nikka Sulton
The government has provided further details on how the proposed Landlord Ombudsman service will operate, confirming that landlords could be required to pay tenants compensation of up to
EPC Cost Support for Landlords
Nikka Sulton
The UK government has said that financial assistance is available to help landlords improve the energy efficiency of their rental properties and meet future EPC requirements. In response
Prime London Buy-to-Let Prices Fall
Nikka Sulton
New research from Savills suggests that the prime property market in London continues to face significant challenges, with values in Prime Central London (PCL) now sitting more than
Government Backs Landlord Benefits
Nikka Sulton
The government has defended the Renters’ Rights Act, arguing that the legislation will bring meaningful advantages for responsible landlords, even though it has confirmed that no additional support
EPC Targets Not Driving Rent Rises
Nikka Sulton
The government has rejected suggestions that tougher energy efficiency standards alone will be responsible for higher rental prices, arguing that the cost of renting is influenced by a
Rent Levels Stay Steady Amid Reforms
Nikka Sulton
The latest figures from the HomeLet Rental Index suggest that rental prices across the UK continue to rise steadily, with little evidence that the forthcoming Renters’ Rights Act
Landlords Face Deposit Backlash
Nikka Sulton
The debate over tenancy deposit protection has intensified after campaign group Generation Rent voiced its support for proposed government changes that could see England move entirely to a
PRS Fees Linked to Enforcement Plans
Nikka Sulton
The government has indicated that future fees collected through the new Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database may play a key role in funding local authority enforcement across England.
UK House Prices Hold Steady Again
Nikka Sulton
House price growth across the UK remained flat for a second consecutive month in June, reflecting a housing market that continues to face affordability pressures and economic uncertainty.