Britain’s so-called Generation Rent may not be disappearing. Instead, some of those who have spent years renting could simply be getting older, raising important questions about whether the
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Bank Says Buy-to-Let Market Remains Strong
Despite continued concerns about rising costs, tax changes and new regulations, the buy-to-let sector appears to be performing better than some recent headlines suggest. New research from Paragon
1,000 Judges Needed for Rent Reforms
The government says around 1,000 new judges and tribunal members will be needed to deal with the expected increase in housing cases following the introduction of the Renters’
UK Inflation Rises to 2.9% as Gas Prices Soar
UK inflation has risen to 2.9% as higher energy prices put renewed pressure on household finances and move inflation further away from the Bank of England’s 2% target.
Council Warns Rent Rise
Bolton Council is introducing a new licensing scheme for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), with the aim of improving safety, property conditions and management standards across the private
Council Offers EPC C Grants to Landlords
Landlords in Brighton & Hove are being offered grants of up to £7,500 to improve the energy efficiency of their rental properties and bring them up to an
Central London House Prices Plunge by 25%
House prices in central London have fallen sharply, with new official figures showing a 25.4% drop in the average property price in Westminster over the past year. According
Council Launches Landlord Crackdown
A London council has launched a new taskforce aimed at identifying and taking action against landlords who fail to meet their legal responsibilities. Lewisham Council has introduced the
Landlords Warned of Tax Changes Ahead
Landlords could face another tax increase this autumn, with warnings that changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) could have wider consequences for the rental market. Tom Bill, head
BTL Landlords Lowball Sellers as Prices Fall
Buy-to-let landlords are taking advantage of the softer UK housing market to negotiate lower prices, with new research from Hamptons showing investors are increasingly making offers well below