A new partnership has been formed between the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Northern Ireland and the tenancy deposit service, TDS Northern Ireland, with the goal of promoting
New Partnership Helps Private Landlords Gain Qualifications
New Report Unveils Shocking Failures by Social Landlords
Nikka Sulton
The Housing Ombudsman, which is responsible for regulating social landlords such as councils and housing associations, took significant action last year, making a total of 21,740 interventions to
Bank of England Set to Cut Rates Despite Looser Fiscal Policy
Nikka Sulton
The Bank of England (BoE) is widely expected to proceed with a second interest rate cut this year, even though recent announcements from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget are
UK House Prices Rise Slightly in October, Nationwide Reports
Nikka Sulton
LONDON, 1st November (Reuters) – In October, British house prices recorded a modest increase of just 0.1%. This figure represents a significant slowdown compared to the 0.6% rise
Stamp Duty Adds £4,000 to Landlord Costs, Says Nationwide
Nikka Sulton
According to Nationwide, a leading authority in residential property analysis, the recent stamp duty hike announced by Rachel Reeves is poised to impose an additional financial burden on
Will Mortgage Rates Rise? Budget Sparks Surge in Swap Rates
Nikka Sulton
Recent developments in the financial sector suggest that mortgage costs may be set to rise. This shift follows the Budget announcement made by Rachel Reeves, which has led
Virgin Money Hikes Mortgage Rates Sparking Market Volatility
Nikka Sulton
Virgin Money has recently announced a significant wave of rate increases affecting its fixed mortgage products. This decision comes in the wake of Labour’s Autumn Budget, which was
Stamp Duty Hike to Hit Housing Demand, Says Zoopla
Nikka Sulton
The recent rise in stamp duty for buy-to-let properties and second homes, which took effect at midnight, is expected to lead to a significant reduction in demand, according
Warning: Thousands of Buy-to-Let Purchases May Be Cancelled
Nikka Sulton
A mortgage chief has raised significant concerns that thousands of buy-to-let purchases could be abandoned following the recent tax changes implemented by the government. This warning comes after
Stamp Duty Hike for Buy-to-Lets Effective Midnight
Nikka Sulton
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a range of property tax adjustments in her first Budget, aimed at reshaping the investment landscape for landlords and property buyers. Effective from