UK House Prices Drop in August – Is a Crash Coming?

Nikka Sulton 

UK house prices have experienced their fastest growth rate since December 2022, with an annual increase of 2.4%, up from 2.1% in July, according to data from Nationwide.

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Critics Slam Rising Council Costs for Homelessness

Nikka Sulton 

Shelter, a leading charity dedicated to combating homelessness, has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the latest figures revealing a significant increase in council spending on temporary accommodation for homeless

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Portfolio Landlords Face New Fines for Repeat Offenses

Nikka Sulton 

A couple who own multiple rental properties in north London have been fined a total of £15,000 for repeatedly failing to obtain the necessary property licenses. This hefty

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Top Tax Expert: Expect Capital Gains Tax Increase

Nikka Sulton 

The chief executive of a prominent tax and financial advisory firm has issued a warning about a potential increase in Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Nimesh Shah, who leads

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UK House Prices Up £3,600 in 2024

Nikka Sulton 

The average price of a UK home reached £266,400 in July, as reported by Zoopla. This represents a 1.4% increase over the first seven months of the year,

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House Prices Will Rise 2.5% In 2024

Nikka Sulton 

Zoopla reports that house prices are projected to end 2024 approximately 2.5% higher than at the start of the year. This is a more optimistic outlook compared to

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Zoopla Cautions Landlords on Overpricing for Autumn Sales

Nikka Sulton 

Zoopla’s latest House Price Index reveals that the housing market is gradually recovering from the impact of higher mortgage rates. According to the report, house prices are showing

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Bank Of England Brings Hope Of More Interest Rate Cuts

Nikka Sulton 

Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, offered some optimism to millions of UK mortgage holders during his speech at the Jackson Hole conference on Friday. Bailey

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Stamp Duty Plan Will Hit Millions Of Homeowners

Nikka Sulton 

The Chancellor, who has been labelled “money grabbing,” is expected to reduce the stamp duty threshold by 50%, which will have a significant impact on families across the

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Labour MP Emerges as Top Landlord in Parliament

Nikka Sulton 

Three newly elected Labour MPs have swiftly risen to become some of the top landlords in the House of Commons. The Financial Times has reviewed the latest register

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