The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, but its latest economic outlook suggests households could be facing another period of rising inflation and borrowing
Energy Price Warning
House Prices Slow as Rents Rise
Nikka Sulton
UK house price growth weakened further in July, while private rents continued to accelerate, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The figures
Renters’ Rights Act Hits Tenants
Nikka Sulton
New research suggests that the Renters’ Rights Act is already influencing how landlords choose tenants, with many letting agents reporting that property owners are becoming more cautious. Four
Landlord Database Falls Short
Nikka Sulton
The launch of England’s new landlord database has been welcomed by Generation Rent, but the campaign group says the scheme still leaves several important gaps that need to
EPC Reforms to Vary by Property
Nikka Sulton
The government says proposed changes to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) will take the individual characteristics of properties into account, rather than applying the same approach to every home.
Housing Market Weakens
Nikka Sulton
The Bank of England has warned that conditions in the UK property market are weakening, with transactions falling, buyers becoming more cautious and sales taking longer to complete.
Mortgage Rates Rise Again
Nikka Sulton
Mortgage borrowers are facing higher costs as several major lenders increase their fixed-rate deals. Santander, Nationwide and HSBC UK are all raising mortgage rates across various parts of
SDLT Windfall Under Threat
Nikka Sulton
The surge in landlords moving properties into limited companies may be starting to lose momentum, potentially putting a £1.2 billion annual source of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)
Landlord Forced to Live in Camper Van
Nikka Sulton
A Surrey landlord has described being forced to live in a camper van after a tenant remained in her property despite being given more than a year’s notice
Bank of England Faces Key Interest Rate Vote
Nikka Sulton
The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged this week, although growing divisions among policymakers suggest that the pressure for another rate rise is