The guarantor service Housing Hand has suggested that the Renters’ Rights Bill might not become law until October or November this year. This expected timeline is a few
Renters’ Bill Delayed Until Autumn
Barclays Slashes Mortgage Rates Below 4%
Nikka Sulton
Barclays has emerged as the largest UK lender to reduce mortgage rates in response to the growing economic uncertainty fuelled by recent developments in US trade policy. This
HSBC’s 20% Deposit BTL Deal – But Can You Qualify?
Nikka Sulton
The number of buy-to-let mortgage products requiring just a 20% deposit has seen a notable increase compared to a year ago. Back then, there were only 334 such
Five Lenders Lower Mortgage Rates After Trump Tariffs
Nikka Sulton
Five lenders are reducing mortgage rates in response to the fallout from Donald Trump’s tariff announcements. MPowered Mortgages is among those cutting rates by up to 0.21 percentage
Labour Proposes 2-Year Jail for Rogue Landlords
Nikka Sulton
Landlords found guilty of illegal evictions could face up to two years in prison if proposed Labour laws are passed in Scotland. Katy Clark, a Labour Member of
Mortgage Rates to Drop as Tariffs Spark 2025 Rate Cut Hopes
Nikka Sulton
Mortgage rates look set to fall over the coming weeks, according to a key metric, following Donald Trump’s tariff announcements. These announcements have led to predictions of faster
Powell: Tariffs to Raise Inflation, Fed Pauses Rate Moves
Nikka Sulton
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has stated that the recent tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump are likely to push inflation higher while dampening economic growth. Speaking
House Prices Drop £1,575 Post-Stamp Duty
Nikka Sulton
House prices in the UK experienced a slight decline in March, signalling a cooling in the property market as the stamp duty holiday came to a close, according
Government Launches EPC Grants Amid Rent Freeze
Nikka Sulton
A new government initiative has been launched to help landlords in England improve the energy efficiency of their rental properties. However, landlords who receive this funding will be
Buy-to-Let Strong Despite Rising Possessions
Nikka Sulton
New data released by UK Finance, the mortgage lending trade body, highlights a significant surge in buy-to-let activity in the UK during the fourth quarter of 2024. The