Tenant referencing is becoming an increasingly important part of the letting process as landlords face restrictions on advance rent payments alongside a rise in County Court Judgements (CCJs).
Landlord Alert: County Court Judgements Rise
Property Sales Fall as Prices Slow
Nikka Sulton
The UK housing market is seeing fewer agreed sales as higher mortgage costs make buyers more cautious, according to the latest House Price Index from Zoopla. The number
Burnham Pledges PRS Quality Crackdown
Nikka Sulton
The government is planning tougher action against landlords who rent out properties in poor condition, with councils potentially being given greater powers to take control of homes that
Landlords Warn Budget Will Push Rents Up
Nikka Sulton
A large proportion of landlords expect to raise rents to offset the impact of higher taxes and regulatory costs, according to new research from Pegasus Insight. The research
Poor EPC Ratings Spark Landlord Sales Fears
Nikka Sulton
Landlords with properties carrying poor Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings could face greater challenges when selling, as buyers increasingly consider the future cost of running a home. Research
UK Mortgage Approvals Fall
Nikka Sulton
Mortgage approvals for house purchases have fallen to their lowest level since late 2023, according to the latest figures from the Bank of England. The number of mortgages
Burnham Backs Empty Home Takeovers
Nikka Sulton
The government is planning changes to give councils greater powers to bring long-term empty properties back into use. The reforms will focus on Empty Dwelling Management Orders (EDMOs),
Mansion Tax to Hit More Homeowners
Nikka Sulton
Thousands more homeowners could potentially face the government’s planned High Value Council Tax Surcharge if the proposed starting threshold is reduced from £2 million to £1.5 million. The
New ‘Your First Home’ Scheme Launched
Nikka Sulton
The government has announced a new scheme aimed at helping more first-time buyers purchase a new-build home with a smaller deposit. Called Your First Home, the scheme is
Up to 30 Tenants Compete for Each Rental
Nikka Sulton
Rental competition remains particularly strong in several parts of Great Britain, with some properties attracting as many as 30 prospective tenants, according to new analysis from Rightmove. The