Several leading lenders have taken different approaches this week, with HSBC introducing the lowest five-year fixed mortgage currently available, while some competitors have opted to raise their rates.
HSBC Lowers Rates as Rivals Raise Mortgages
Politicians Demand Urgent Rent Controls
Nikka Sulton
Green Party representatives in the Scottish Parliament are calling for urgent action to tackle rising rents. They are urging politicians from across the political spectrum to support their
London Council Takes Over 18 Landlord Homes
Nikka Sulton
A London council has stepped in to take control of 18 rental homes after the landlord repeatedly failed to meet safety and licensing requirements. Officials say this represents
Landlords Hit by Long Court Delays
Nikka Sulton
Landlords are currently experiencing the longest delays in gaining possession of their properties in more than two years, based on new figures released by the Ministry of Justice.
Final Stage Date Set for Renters Rights Bill
Nikka Sulton
The government has now confirmed the date for the final stage of the Renters Rights Bill to be debated by MPs. This key stage will take place on
Labour to Keep Stamp Duty Surcharge for Landlords
Nikka Sulton
Labour’s latest property tax proposals are stirring concern among landlords, with reports suggesting they could end up shouldering additional costs while continuing to face the existing stamp duty
HMOs for Asylum Seekers?
Nikka Sulton
There are growing concerns that asylum seekers awaiting decisions on their applications could soon be moved out of hotels and into alternative accommodation, such as private rental Houses
Landlord Register: A ‘Trustpilot’ for Tenants
Nikka Sulton
Here’s a paraphrased version in British English, rewritten to sound natural and original, without looking copied: Landlords across England could soon be required to join a national register
Rachel Reeves’ Mansion Tax: What It Means
Nikka Sulton
Labour’s latest proposals on property taxation have sparked fresh debate, with reports suggesting that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is weighing up the idea of introducing a levy on profits
Barclays Lowers Mortgage Rates Amid Inflation
Nikka Sulton
Barclays has reduced its mortgage rates this week, even as a number of rival lenders have either raised theirs or kept them unchanged. The move comes after an