The UK’s buy-to-let market has seen a sharp decline in landlord activity, with the number of property purchases dropping significantly over the past year. According to new analysis,
Landlord Purchases Slump Over Bill
Rent or Buy as Rates Fall? Readers Weigh In
Nikka Sulton
Earlier this week, we asked readers whether they thought it was better to rent or buy in today’s housing market. The discussion followed the Bank of England’s latest
4 Renters’ Rights Bill Details You Missed
Nikka Sulton
With Parliament currently on its summer break, the Renters’ Rights Bill is scheduled to move forward once MPs return in early September. At that point, the legislation is
UK Homes See £10,000 Price Cuts
Nikka Sulton
Homes across the UK are now selling for an average of £10,000 below the asking price, as sellers adapt to a more cautious buyers’ market. Many are cutting
Labour Sees Rise in No-Fault Evictions
Nikka Sulton
The number of “no-fault” evictions has risen sharply under Labour, as many landlords move quickly to reclaim properties ahead of upcoming rent reforms that will outlaw the practice.
Mortgage Rates Fall to 3.73% After BoE Cut
Nikka Sulton
Two major UK lenders have now moved further into the sub-4% mortgage range following the Bank of England’s latest interest rate cut. NatWest has improved its two-year fixed
UK Rents to Rise as Listings Fall
Nikka Sulton
A recent survey has revealed that UK rents are expected to climb further as the number of rental listings has dropped sharply. The findings indicate growing pressure in
Why Mortgage Rates Are Rising After Rate Cut
Nikka Sulton
Feeling frustrated by the current mortgage market? Got a question about your mortgage that you need answered? Financial experts are regularly on hand to help. In this case,
Santander Raises Mortgage Cap by 24%
Nikka Sulton
Some couples applying for a mortgage with Santander could see their borrowing capacity increase by as much as £130,000 overnight. This follows the bank’s decision to loosen its
One Rule for Landlords and Another for Councils
Nikka Sulton
Recent headlines have brought attention to a widening gap between the rules imposed on private landlords and the reality of conditions in council-managed housing. It is an issue