The number of rent disputes being taken to property tribunals has risen sharply since the Renters’ Rights Act came into effect, with legal experts warning that landlords are
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Mortgage Approvals Hit Two-Year Low
The UK housing market is showing further signs of slowing, with the number of mortgages approved for house purchases falling to its lowest level in more than two
Crisis as Landlord Costs Soar
The cost of running a rental property has increased significantly faster than the income generated by landlords, according to an analysis of the latest HM Revenue & Customs
UK House Prices Rise After Months of Falls
UK house prices have recorded their first monthly increase since April, according to the latest Nationwide house price index. The modest rise comes as buyers and sellers remain
CGT Revenue Reaches Record High
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts reached a record high in the 2024-25 tax year, as both the amount of taxable gains and the number of people paying the
HMOs: Is It Game Over?
Planning refusals for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) have more than doubled over the past five years, according to new research, raising concerns about the future supply of
Tenant Groups Push for Landlord Tax Data Sharing
Tenant groups are calling for the Government to expand the upcoming Private Rented Sector Database, arguing that it should give renters more information to challenge landlords and protect
HUGE NEWS – Section 24 Tax To Be Abolished?
A group of MPs has urged Housing Secretary Angela Rayner to reconsider the government’s decision not to introduce rent controls in England, as new research explores how different
UK House Hunting Picks Up After Summer
Home-buying activity is beginning to recover after a quieter summer, although higher mortgage rates continue to put pressure on affordability. Zoopla found that the number of people searching
Agents Raise Fees Amid Renters’ Rights Act
Letting agent fees are increasing following the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act, adding another cost for landlords already dealing with wider changes to the private rented sector.