The number of homes available to rent across England fell by more than 15,500 in the third quarter, with some areas recording rental stock declines of more than
Rental Stock Falls 42% in Q3
Landlord Database Fees to Raise £325m
Nikka Sulton
A new government database for England’s private rented sector could generate more than £325 million a year in fees paid by landlords, according to the National Residential Landlords
Tory Calls for Stamp Duty Abolition
Nikka Sulton
Conservative Shadow Housing Secretary Katie Lam has proposed abolishing Stamp Duty and removing the Future Homes Standard as part of a wider package of housing reforms. The proposals,
Tories Plan Tax and Regulation Cuts
Nikka Sulton
Conservative shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith is set to outline plans aimed at boosting the UK economy, including proposals to reduce taxes, cut red tape and lower the cost
North East Rents Soar 14%
Nikka Sulton
Tenants taking on new rental properties are now paying an average of £1,581 a month, according to Goodlord’s Rental Index for September 2026. The figure represents a 4.9%
Five-Year Mortgage Rates Hit 6%
Nikka Sulton
The average five-year fixed mortgage rate has reached 6% for the first time in around three years, adding further pressure to borrowers as fixed-rate deals continue to become
Green Party Backs Renters Triple Lock
Nikka Sulton
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is calling for a temporary cap on private rent increases, arguing that rising rents are contributing to growing financial pressure on younger generations.
UK House Prices Fall in September
Nikka Sulton
UK house prices slipped by 0.2% in September, according to Nationwide, reversing the 0.3% increase recorded in August. The average property price fell from £275,465 to £274,251. Annual
Right to Rent Changes Take Effect
Nikka Sulton
Changes to the Right to Rent process have now come into force, introducing new requirements for landlords and letting agents carrying out digital immigration checks. From today, digital
Nationwide and Virgin Raise Rates
Nikka Sulton
Nationwide and Virgin Money are increasing a range of mortgage rates, with the changes taking effect from 30 September. The latest increases cover fixed-rate and tracker products across