The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced another quarter-point cut to interest rates, a move that was widely anticipated by investors. This marks the sixth reduction since the
European Central Bank Lowers Interest Rates to 2.5%
Outright Ban on New Leasehold Flats Edges Close
Nikka Sulton
Plans to ban new leasehold flats in England and Wales are moving forward as part of the government’s latest effort to reform homeownership. Currently, the leasehold system allows
Banks Unveil Sub-4% Mortgage Deals
Nikka Sulton
Two major banks have introduced sub-4% mortgage deals, sparking a fresh rate battle among lenders. Earlier this year, mortgage rates briefly dipped below 4%, but many deals were
UK House Prices Rise Above Expectations
Nikka Sulton
UK house prices rose more than expected in February, increasing by 0.4% compared to January, according to data from mortgage lender Nationwide. This figure outperformed economists’ forecasts, which
Property Firm Marks Successful First Year
Nikka Sulton
Arto Property Maintenance is celebrating its first year in business, describing the milestone as a “roaring success.” The Birmingham-based company has quickly established itself as a reliable one-stop
Renters’ Rights Bill: Small Landlord Exemption Proposed
Nikka Sulton
The House of Lords is currently reviewing a series of proposed amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill, a highly debated piece of legislation that seeks to reform tenancy
Scottish Rental Market Resets Amid Uncertainty
Nikka Sulton
Scotland’s private rental sector (PRS) is undergoing a “reset” due to ongoing uncertainty over policy direction, according to recent research. A study by legal firm Gilson Gray, based
HSBC’s 3.98% Mortgage Deal – But What’s the Catch?
Nikka Sulton
HSBC has introduced the lowest fixed-rate mortgage currently available, but the deal is only accessible to a limited number of customers due to strict eligibility criteria. The five-year
Landlord Exodus Sparks Surplus of Homes for Sale
Nikka Sulton
Recent data from a leading index indicates that parts of Greater London, the South East, and the South West are experiencing the highest levels of property sales stock
Government Urged to Act as Landlord Numbers Decline
Nikka Sulton
The Welsh government is facing growing pressure to introduce new strategies aimed at increasing the supply of homes in the private rental sector, as the number of landlords