House prices dropped in April, as new data from Nationwide shows buyers are now facing higher stamp duty costs. This decline is being attributed to recent changes in
House Prices Big Drop – Is Stamp Duty to Blame?
Council Urges Private Landlords to Lease Homes
Nikka Sulton
Private landlords in London are being called upon to support local councils by letting or leasing their properties to help residents who are at risk of homelessness. This
Landlords’ Lack of Council Collaboration Fuels Housing Crisis
Nikka Sulton
The boss of a hospitality and housing management firm, John Angus, has stated that the failure of private landlords to engage with councils is a central cause of
Barclays, TSB and Others Slash Mortgage Rates
Nikka Sulton
Barclays has made further reductions to its mortgage rates, with more of its deals now dipping below the 4% mark. The latest update means six additional mortgage products
Third of Households Expect Mortgage Rate Rise
Nikka Sulton
More than one in three UK households are anticipating a rise in mortgage rates over the coming year, according to a recent survey, as concerns about the broader
OpenAI Introduces Shopping to ChatGPT Search
Nikka Sulton
OpenAI has started introducing shopping features within its ChatGPT Search tool. The rollout begins with popular categories such as fashion, beauty, home goods, and electronics. The aim is
Home Office Urges Landlords to House Asylum Seekers
Nikka Sulton
The Home Office has caused new controversy after formally appealing to landlords to help house asylum seekers. This move comes as the government struggles to manage the record
HSBC Launches Over Two Dozen New Mortgage Deals
Nikka Sulton
HSBC UK has introduced a significant round of mortgage rate cuts across nearly its entire range, reducing rates by up to 0.24%. This move follows a comprehensive review
Shelter Appoints ‘Fearless’ New Chief Executive
Nikka Sulton
Shelter has named Sarah Elliott as its new chief executive, succeeding the controversial Polly Neate. Elliott will assume the role after the summer, bringing with her a wealth
Renters’ Rights Bill Faces Backlash in Committee Stage
Nikka Sulton
Peers in the House of Lords have strongly criticised the government’s Renters’ Rights Bill during the second stage of its committee review. A number of members raised significant