Labour MP Rachel Blake has voiced concerns in the House of Commons about the growing presence of Airbnb in London and its detrimental effects on local communities and
Is Labour About To BAN AirBNB In The UK?
August House Sales Jump 10% on Lower Mortgage Rates
Nikka Sulton
The property market is demonstrating positive signs of recovery, largely influenced by falling mortgage rates. These decreasing rates are encouraging potential buyers to take the plunge and make
UK Rental Prices Climb at Four Times the Rate of Inflation
Nikka Sulton
UK private rents surged by 8.4% in the year to August, nearly quadrupling inflation, with London experiencing the highest rise, according to ONS data. Average private rents in
UK Property Sales Surge as Mortgage Approvals Peak
Nikka Sulton
In August, UK lenders approved 64,900 mortgages, the highest figure since the “mini-budget” crisis during Liz Truss’s tenure as prime minister, according to the Bank of England (BoE).
UK House Prices Surge at Quickest Rate in Two Years
Nikka Sulton
UK house prices saw a rise of 0.7% in September, indicating a positive shift in the property market. This increase has lifted the annual growth rate to 3.2%,
Scammer Rented Out Unowned Homes in ‘Cruel’ Fraud
Nikka Sulton
A man posing as a landlord has been sentenced after scamming five families out of thousands of pounds in a fraudulent rental scheme. The scam, described as “cruel,”
Moisture Meters Help Tenants Track Damp Levels
Nikka Sulton
A council has introduced a new initiative aimed at assisting renters and landlords in addressing the issues of damp, mould, and condensation in homes. This initiative seeks to
Damp and Mould: A Joint Responsibility
Nikka Sulton
Propertymark indicates that landlords alone may not be sufficient to address damp and mould issues in certain private rental properties. The complexities of these problems often require a
Barclays Cuts Mortgage Rates: Cheapest Five-Year Deal
Nikka Sulton
Barclays has announced significant cuts to its mortgage rates, joining other major banks in reducing home loan costs. This move comes as part of an ongoing effort to
House Prices Down Is This The Start Of The Crash?
Nikka Sulton
The median property price in England and Wales was £277,500 for the year ending March 2024, according to the latest figures. This remains stable compared to the previous