House price growth has been far from consistent across the UK over the past five years, with new research revealing that only a small proportion of homes have
UK House Price Growth Revealed
Santander Mortgage Rates Rise
Nikka Sulton
Santander has announced changes to its mortgage pricing, with several fixed-rate and tracker mortgage products set to increase from 29 July. The lender confirmed that most fixed-rate mortgages
Stamp Duty Scrap Off the Table
Nikka Sulton
Andy Burnham has confirmed that Stamp Duty will remain unchanged in the upcoming Budget, dismissing recent speculation that the property tax could be abolished. Reports over the weekend
Capital Gains Tax Hike Urged on Burnham
Nikka Sulton
Pressure is mounting on the government to increase Capital Gains Tax (CGT), with critics arguing that investment gains should be taxed at similar levels to earned income. Lord
Generation Rent Names New CEO
Nikka Sulton
Holly Williamson has been appointed as the new chief executive of Generation Rent, taking over from Ben Twomey, who led the organisation for the past three years. Her
Landlords Tighten Tenant Checks
Nikka Sulton
Landlords are becoming more cautious when selecting tenants and increasing rents as rising operating expenses and new regulations put further pressure on the private rental sector, according to
Interest Rate Predictions for 2026
Nikka Sulton
The Bank of England’s next interest rate decision is scheduled for 30 July, with homeowners, landlords, investors and businesses all watching closely. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will
Landlords Face MTD Deadline
Nikka Sulton
Landlords earning more than £50,000 from qualifying income have until 7 August 2026 to submit their first quarterly update under the government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income
Burnham Set to Drop Rent Control Plans
Nikka Sulton
Reports suggest Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to abandon proposals for private rent controls before they are introduced, following concerns about the potential impact on the private
Section 21 Reform: Get It Right or Risk It
Nikka Sulton
As the deadline for serving new Section 21 possession claims approaches, landlords across England are rushing to submit applications before the current rules come to an end. The