Growing optimism now surrounds the possibility of the Bank of England lowering interest rates in December, following the latest autumn budget announcement. The financial markets reacted quickly, with
Budget Hints at December Interest Rate Cut
Nationwide Fuels Race for Sub-4% Mortgages
Nikka Sulton
The push to bring mortgage rates below the 4% mark has gathered pace once again, with Nationwide preparing to introduce further reductions later this week. The lender will
Budget Sparks Landlord Tax Backlash
Nikka Sulton
The Government’s latest Budget has triggered strong criticism from across the property sector. Many landlord groups and housing commentators have voiced their frustration, describing the measures as yet
Autumn Budget 2025: Housing Market Impact
Nikka Sulton
The much-speculated annual property tax on homes valued over £500,000 has not been introduced, providing reassurance to the housing market and likely encouraging renewed buyer activity after months
Budget 2025: Income Tax Blow for Landlords
Nikka Sulton
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a rise in income tax for landlords, set to take effect from April 2027. The basic, higher, and additional rates on property income
Autumn Budget 2025 and Its Impact on Housing
Nikka Sulton
The Chancellor has now set out the Autumn Budget, confirming several major tax changes that will directly influence homeowners, landlords, and anyone involved in the housing market. After
Chaotic Budget Sparks Wave of Tax Rises
Nikka Sulton
Confusion has overshadowed the announcement of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ second Budget. Instead of the usual controlled rollout, the process was thrown off course when the Office for Budget
North–South Investment Gap Widens
Nikka Sulton
Zoopla has released new data showing which parts of Britain currently offer the best value for homebuyers. The portal compared local earnings with average house prices and found
Which Property Taxes Could Appear in the Budget?
Nikka Sulton
There has been a steady stream of speculation in recent weeks about possible property-related tax changes the Chancellor may introduce. After all the rumoured proposals, it now appears
Buy-to-Let Rates Cut by Major Lender
Nikka Sulton
Related guide: specialist HMO lenders and rates. The Mortgage Works has announced immediate reductions on selected buy-to-let mortgage products, with rate cuts of up to 0.20 percentage points.