Buy-to-Let Mortgage Rates Drop Despite Inflation Pressure

Nikka Sulton 

Yesterday’s inflation rate climbed from 2.0% to 2.2%, which may have dampened hopes for a Bank of England base rate cut in September. The rise in inflation suggests

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Get A Mortgage With BAD Credit

Nikka Sulton 

Can I get a mortgage with bad credit? Yes, you can still get a mortgage with a bad credit history, though it can be more challenging. Taking certain

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Interest Rates To Be CUT AGAIN In Sept?

Nikka Sulton 

The UK’s inflation rate has risen for the first time this year, as revealed by the latest official figures. Prices increased by 2.2% in the year to July,

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New Council Programme for Inspecting Private Rental Homes

Nikka Sulton 

Since the launch of Peterborough City Council’s new licensing scheme in March, over 7,000 landlords have applied for the required licence. This scheme, known as Selective Licensing, mandates

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Landlord Fined for Missing Electrical Safety Certificate

Nikka Sulton 

A landlord in Hastings has been fined £10,000 after failing to present a valid Electrical Safety Installation Certificate to the local council. This certificate is crucial as it

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EPC Rental Targets for 2030 May Be Delayed by 12 Years

Nikka Sulton 

Hamptons, a division of Connells, projects that it will take up to 18 years for all private rental properties to meet the required EPC rating of C or

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New Landlord Registry Set to Boost Rental Market

Nikka Sulton 

Landlords should take a positive view of the National Residential Landlords Association’s ongoing discussions with the government about implementing a new landlord database, according to Phil Turtle from

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Landlords Quitting Faster Than Ever

Nikka Sulton 

Recent data indicates a significant decline in the number of homes bought by landlords, reaching a 14-year low. The proportion of homes sold to buy-to-let investors has dropped

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Major Lender Slashes Interest Rates To 3.84%

Nikka Sulton 

Mortgage rates have decreased once more this week, with HSBC and Barclays among the latest lenders to cut their home loan rates.  HSBC has introduced a new five-year

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Landlords Enjoy 10-Year High in Rental Yields

Nikka Sulton 

Landlords have reported average rental yields of 6.3% for the second quarter of this year, according to Paragon’s latest PRS Trends Report. This increase is significant, as yields

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