Landlords who refuse to rent to tenants receiving benefits or those with children could face legal consequences from May 2026, as new guidance comes into force alongside the
£1,000 Penalty for Refusing Benefit Tenants
Major Lenders End Sub-4% Mortgage Deals
Nikka Sulton
Mortgage rates below 4% have now largely vanished, as major UK lenders continue to increase borrowing costs. This shift comes as the housing market adjusts to renewed concerns
UK Faces 3 Rate Hikes by Christmas
Nikka Sulton
UK households could be facing a series of interest rate increases before the end of the year, as the Bank of England responds to rising inflation pressures linked
Pound Gains Ahead of Fed & BoE Rates
Nikka Sulton
The pound rose slightly on Monday as investors prepared for a week of significant central bank announcements. Sterling gained 0.6% against the US dollar, reaching $1.3299, while remaining
Reclaim Rent for EPC Breaches
Nikka Sulton
A tenant advocacy group has proposed new “common sense” measures that would allow renters to reclaim rent if landlords fail to meet energy performance certificate (EPC) standards. Generation
Landlords Urged to Act Fast on Refinancing
Nikka Sulton
Landlords who are planning to refinance their properties are being encouraged to move quickly, as mortgage deals are now disappearing at a much faster rate. According to recent
Rents vs Mortgages: Which Costs More?
Nikka Sulton
Housing costs in the UK reached an unprecedented £226 billion in 2025, according to research from Savills. This total combines the cost of private and social rents along
New Deal Eases Landlord Sales to Tenants
Nikka Sulton
A number of updates from a UK mortgage lender are expected to make it easier for landlords to sell properties directly to their tenants, while also opening up
Where Did 2.2M Rental Homes Go?
Nikka Sulton
March 2026 marks ten years since the introduction of the stamp duty surcharge on second homes, a policy that significantly changed the financial landscape for property investors. Introduced
Fury Over Migrants and New Homes by 2030
Nikka Sulton
New analysis has suggested that close to four in ten homes built in the UK by 2030 may be required to house migrants. The figures have sparked debate