Tenants in Brighton have experienced the steepest rise in rental prices in Britain over the past year, as strong demand continues to collide with a shortage of available
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Landlords Chase £470m in Rent Arrears
Landlords across England are dealing with a growing challenge: rent arrears. According to recent research from Propoly, a platform that supports tenancy compliance and offers financial protection for
Major BTL Lenders Slash Mortgage Rates
Several buy-to-let lenders have launched a new round of mortgage rate reductions, cutting fixed-rate products across both mainstream and specialist ranges as competition in the sector continues to
No Mandatory Floor Coverings
The government has confirmed that floor coverings will not be made a compulsory requirement under the updated Decent Homes Standard, mainly due to concerns over the cost of
Reform UK Targets Labour Protections
Reform UK has faced sharp criticism after the party revealed plans to repeal major Labour legislation protecting workers and tenants. Richard Tice, the party’s business spokesperson, outlined a
Falling Rates Boost Home Affordability
The UK housing market is showing fresh signs of improvement, particularly for first-time buyers who have struggled over the past few years with high rents and rising borrowing
Good News for First-Time Buyers
The UK housing market has begun 2026 with renewed momentum, as a growing number of homeowners put their properties up for sale and borrowing costs continue to ease.
BoE Hints at March Rate Cut
Bank of England (BoE) governor Andrew Bailey has hinted that he may support an interest rate cut at the March meeting, as inflation continues to move closer to
UK Rates May Drop as Prices Fall
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics shows that UK consumer price inflation slowed sharply to 3% in January 2026, down from 3.4% in December —
Record Capital Gains Tax Hits Landlords
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has revealed that Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts have reached unprecedented levels, with January 2026 alone generating £16.985 billion. This represents a dramatic