Pembrokeshire County Council has provided further clarity on its plans to tackle long-term empty homes, confirming that second homes will not be affected by the new strategy. The
Councils Target Empty Houses for Sale
Landlord Buying Slumps to New Low in 2025
Nikka Sulton
Landlords made up just 10.9% of all property purchases in Great Britain in 2025, falling from 12% in 2024. Hamptons noted that this is the smallest share of
House Prices Hit 10-Year High
Nikka Sulton
Rightmove has reported a noticeable rise in UK property asking prices at the start of the year, suggesting renewed confidence in the housing market. In January, the average
Jail Terms Considered for Rogue Landlords
Nikka Sulton
The possibility of jail sentences and tougher non-financial punishments for rogue landlords is being actively considered, as the Sentencing Council launches a wide-ranging consultation on how housing offences
Zoopla: Homes for Sale Hit Eight-Year High
Nikka Sulton
The supply of homes for sale across the UK has reached its highest level in eight years, according to new figures from property portal Zoopla, as more sellers
First-Time Buyers Save £22,900 by Negotiating
Nikka Sulton
Recent research from TSB has revealed that first-time buyers who negotiate on the asking price of their property can achieve substantial savings. On average, these buyers were able
Mortgage Availability to Rise in Early 2026
Nikka Sulton
Mortgage lenders expect the availability of home loans to improve slightly in the three months to the end of February, according to the latest Credit Conditions Survey from
Nationwide and HSBC Rates Fall Below 3.5%
Nikka Sulton
Nationwide and HSBC have both moved to cut fixed-rate mortgage pricing, offering borrowers fresh relief as competition between major lenders continues to intensify. The latest reductions apply across
Minister Quashes Landlord Exit Fears
Nikka Sulton
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has dismissed fears that tighter regulations will force small landlords to leave the rental market, insisting that well-designed rules can benefit both tenants and
Landlords Favour Limited Company BTL Buys
Nikka Sulton
New research suggests that close to two thirds of landlords expect their next buy-to-let purchase to be made through a limited company rather than in their personal name.