NatWest and Halifax have raised their mortgage rates following the Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. Although the central bank held the base rate steady
NatWest and Halifax Increase Home Loan Rates
UK Property Market Begins to Recover
Nikka Sulton
The UK housing market is beginning to show early indications of recovery, according to the latest findings from property surveyors. While overall activity remains relatively subdued, there are
Government to Respond to Section 21 Petition
Nikka Sulton
A petition calling for a reversal of the planned abolition of Section 21 is approaching a significant milestone on the UK Parliament website. Section 21 currently allows landlords
Labour Reveals Plan to Limit House Price Growth
Nikka Sulton
Labour’s ambitious housebuilding programme is expected to slow the rate of house price growth across the UK, according to recent comments from Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook. The government
Landlords Optimistic, 24% Rethinking Future
Nikka Sulton
Confidence is gradually returning to the UK’s private rented sector, according to recent research from OSB Group. The buy-to-let lender’s Landlord Leaders 2025 report shows that landlords are
Renters Rights Act: Notice Rules Updated
Nikka Sulton
The government has released updated guidance for landlords on serving notice to private tenants ahead of May 1, when significant parts of the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) will
Rachel Reeves’ Tax Rise May Push Up Rents
Nikka Sulton
Two-thirds of landlords planning to increase rents have identified Rachel Reeves’ recent tax rise as a significant factor influencing their decisions. In her latest Budget announcement, the Chancellor
Mandatory Register for Airbnb and Short Lets
Nikka Sulton
Propertymark is advising agents to start preparing immediately for upcoming regulations affecting Airbnb-style short lets in Wales. The Welsh Government is expected to introduce a mandatory register for
Council Amnesty to Fight Tenancy Fraud
Nikka Sulton
A city council has launched a major campaign to tackle social housing tenancy fraud, beginning with a temporary key amnesty that allows tenants to return properties without facing
EPC Rules Boost Heat Pump Use
Nikka Sulton
Will Installing a Heat Pump Increase My EPC Rating? (UK 2026 Guide) Short answer: in most UK homes, yes — installing an air-source heat pump in place of