Reports suggest that Andy Burnham is exploring the idea of replacing both council tax and stamp duty with a new annual property tax linked to a home’s value.
Burnham Tax Sparks Sale Fears
Housing Target Missed by Labour
Nikka Sulton
Savills has warned that housing delivery in England is likely to fall well below government expectations over the next few years, with new homes completions forecast to average
TMW Rolls Out EPC Support Pilot
Nikka Sulton
The Mortgage Works is introducing a new pilot scheme aimed at helping landlords prepare for upcoming Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirements expected to come into force from 2030.
New Fines for Damp and Mould Issues
Nikka Sulton
The UK Government has confirmed that landlords could face immediate fines of up to £7,000 for serious housing hazards, including severe damp and mould, as part of a
BTL Rates Reduced
Nikka Sulton
The buy-to-let mortgage market has become more competitive, with four lenders announcing rate reductions across a range of products aimed at landlords and property investors. The latest cuts
Rental Sector Stays Stable
Nikka Sulton
The housing minister has said that England’s private rented sector remains broadly stable, despite growing concerns that recent policy changes are encouraging some landlords to exit the market.
Home Moving Reforms Set for Rollout
Nikka Sulton
The UK Government has announced a wide-ranging package of reforms aimed at modernising the home buying and selling process in England, with the goal of making transactions faster,
Fed Rate Hold Followed by Warsh Review
Nikka Sulton
The US Federal Reserve has opted to keep interest rates unchanged in the range of 3.5% to 3.75%, following Kevin Warsh’s first policy meeting in charge of the
House-Flat Price Divide at 30-Year High
Nikka Sulton
Property buyers looking to move up the housing ladder are facing a growing challenge, as the price gap between flats and houses has reached its widest level in
Fewer and Bigger Rent Rises Act
Nikka Sulton
Early evidence from the first month of the Renters’ Rights Act suggests a notable shift in how rent increases are being applied across the private rented sector. Fewer