Angela Rayner, former deputy prime minister, has urged Keir Starmer to uphold Labour’s commitment to capping ground rents for leaseholders in England and Wales, amid rising tensions within
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Nationwide: Tenants Can Buy
Nationwide says affordability continued to improve for first-time buyers throughout 2025, helped by slower house price growth, rising wages and gradually falling mortgage rates. However, the picture is
Councils Target Empty Houses for Sale
Pembrokeshire County Council has provided further clarity on its plans to tackle long-term empty homes, confirming that second homes will not be affected by the new strategy. The
Landlord Buying Slumps to New Low in 2025
Landlords made up just 10.9% of all property purchases in Great Britain in 2025, falling from 12% in 2024. Hamptons noted that this is the smallest share of
House Prices Hit 10-Year High
Rightmove has reported a noticeable rise in UK property asking prices at the start of the year, suggesting renewed confidence in the housing market. In January, the average
Jail Terms Considered for Rogue Landlords
The possibility of jail sentences and tougher non-financial punishments for rogue landlords is being actively considered, as the Sentencing Council launches a wide-ranging consultation on how housing offences
Zoopla: Homes for Sale Hit Eight-Year High
The supply of homes for sale across the UK has reached its highest level in eight years, according to new figures from property portal Zoopla, as more sellers
First-Time Buyers Save £22,900 by Negotiating
Recent research from TSB has revealed that first-time buyers who negotiate on the asking price of their property can achieve substantial savings. On average, these buyers were able
Mortgage Availability to Rise in Early 2026
Mortgage lenders expect the availability of home loans to improve slightly in the three months to the end of February, according to the latest Credit Conditions Survey from
Nationwide and HSBC Rates Fall Below 3.5%
Nationwide and HSBC have both moved to cut fixed-rate mortgage pricing, offering borrowers fresh relief as competition between major lenders continues to intensify. The latest reductions apply across