Many landlords in the UK remain in the dark about Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and the upcoming rule changes, raising concerns about whether government targets for improving energy
Landlord EPC Gaps Could Undermine Energy Targets
Rayner’s U-Turn Sparks Landlord Pet Fears
Nikka Sulton
Planned amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill are causing concern among landlords, particularly regarding the issue of tenants with pets. Under the new proposals, landlords will be forced
MPs Push to Toughen Renters’ Rights Bill
Nikka Sulton
New developments are emerging around the final stages of the Renters Rights Bill as it makes its way through Parliament, with several anti-landlord amendments now being proposed. Two
End of Rental Boom Could Spell Trouble for Tenants
Nikka Sulton
The surge in rental prices appears to have come to an end, according to the latest figures from Zoopla. Data from the property platform shows that average rents
Two-Year Buy-to-Let Rates Dip Below 5%
Nikka Sulton
Landlords are currently enjoying an unprecedented level of choice as the number of buy-to-let mortgage deals has reached a new record high, according to recent data. Moneyfacts, a
Bank of England: Interest Rates Still Set to Fall
Nikka Sulton
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has suggested that interest rates are still likely to follow a downward trend, though any reductions will be approached with caution. Speaking
Mortgage Changes Could Help Buyers and Retirees
Nikka Sulton
First-time buyers, self-employed individuals, and those borrowing into later life may soon benefit from potential changes to mortgage lending rules. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a
Where Homes Sell Fastest and Slowest in the UK
Nikka Sulton
A recent analysis of how long it takes to sell a property in the UK’s 50 largest cities has revealed a wide variation in sale times. According to
Interest-Only for First-Time Buyers: Good or Bad?
Nikka Sulton
First-time buyers now have the option to purchase a home using an interest-only mortgage, provided they can put down a deposit of at least 20 per cent. This
Council Seeks Landlord Input on Licensing Changes
Nikka Sulton
Landlords in Woking are being invited to take part in a public consultation on a proposed Additional Licensing Scheme aimed at improving housing conditions in smaller shared homes.