UK house prices slipped by 0.2% in September, according to Nationwide, reversing the 0.3% increase recorded in August. The average property price fell from £275,465 to £274,251. Annual
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Right to Rent Changes Take Effect
Changes to the Right to Rent process have now come into force, introducing new requirements for landlords and letting agents carrying out digital immigration checks. From today, digital
Nationwide and Virgin Raise Rates
Nationwide and Virgin Money are increasing a range of mortgage rates, with the changes taking effect from 30 September. The latest increases cover fixed-rate and tracker products across
Landlord Alert: County Court Judgements Rise
Tenant referencing is becoming an increasingly important part of the letting process as landlords face restrictions on advance rent payments alongside a rise in County Court Judgements (CCJs).
Property Sales Fall as Prices Slow
The UK housing market is seeing fewer agreed sales as higher mortgage costs make buyers more cautious, according to the latest House Price Index from Zoopla. The number
Burnham Pledges PRS Quality Crackdown
The government is planning tougher action against landlords who rent out properties in poor condition, with councils potentially being given greater powers to take control of homes that
Landlords Warn Budget Will Push Rents Up
A large proportion of landlords expect to raise rents to offset the impact of higher taxes and regulatory costs, according to new research from Pegasus Insight. The research
Poor EPC Ratings Spark Landlord Sales Fears
Landlords with properties carrying poor Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings could face greater challenges when selling, as buyers increasingly consider the future cost of running a home. Research
UK Mortgage Approvals Fall
Mortgage approvals for house purchases have fallen to their lowest level since late 2023, according to the latest figures from the Bank of England. The number of mortgages
Burnham Backs Empty Home Takeovers
The government is planning changes to give councils greater powers to bring long-term empty properties back into use. The reforms will focus on Empty Dwelling Management Orders (EDMOs),