Halifax and HSBC have recently become the latest lenders to announce significant reductions to their mortgage rates, providing some welcome relief for borrowers in the UK. As the
Big Six Lenders Cut Mortgage Rates for the New Year
2025’s Top UK Property Hotspots Revealed
Nikka Sulton
The property market in 2025 is poised for another challenging year, as affordability continues to be a significant concern. House prices across the UK remain under pressure due
Rents Rise £3,240 in Three Years Amid Housing Shortage
Nikka Sulton
Renters are now paying £270 more per month compared to three years ago, according to the latest data from Zoopla. This sharp increase highlights the mounting challenges faced
UK House Prices Close 2024 on a High Note
Nikka Sulton
UK house prices concluded 2024 on a strong and optimistic note, recording a 4.7% year-on-year increase in December, according to the latest Nationwide House Price Index. This growth
More Landlords Adopt Green Initiatives for Sustainability
Nikka Sulton
Landlords across the UK are increasingly recognising the importance of green initiatives and taking steps towards making their properties more energy-efficient. However, despite this progress, there is still
Landlords Exit as Buyers Rush Before Stamp Duty Hike
Nikka Sulton
The New Year is set to bring significant changes to the property market, with buyers rushing to complete transactions ahead of anticipated stamp duty changes. According to Propertymark’s
Renters’ Rights Bill to Reshape 2025 Market
Nikka Sulton
2025 is shaping up to be a transformative year for the private rented sector, with the Renters’ Rights Bill anticipated to become law by the summer, according to
Activists Cheer Labour’s Landlord Licensing Move
Nikka Sulton
The pro-tenant Renters Reform Coalition has welcomed the latest Labour restriction on private renting, calling it “good news.” The new regulations have been met with approval by tenant
Labour-Voting Landlords Regret Their Decision
Nikka Sulton
Surveys suggest that while only a small minority of landlords voted for Labour in the most recent General Election, a significant portion of those who did are now
Survey Offers New Insight into the Private Rental Sector
Nikka Sulton
Whereas most surveys of the private rental sector tend to highlight disgruntled landlords selling off their properties in response to increasing regulations and market pressures, a new study