In August, UK lenders approved 64,900 mortgages, the highest figure since the “mini-budget” crisis during Liz Truss’s tenure as prime minister, according to the Bank of England (BoE).
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UK House Prices Surge at Quickest Rate in Two Years
UK house prices saw a rise of 0.7% in September, indicating a positive shift in the property market. This increase has lifted the annual growth rate to 3.2%,
Scammer Rented Out Unowned Homes in ‘Cruel’ Fraud
A man posing as a landlord has been sentenced after scamming five families out of thousands of pounds in a fraudulent rental scheme. The scam, described as “cruel,”
Moisture Meters Help Tenants Track Damp Levels
A council has introduced a new initiative aimed at assisting renters and landlords in addressing the issues of damp, mould, and condensation in homes. This initiative seeks to
Damp and Mould: A Joint Responsibility
Propertymark indicates that landlords alone may not be sufficient to address damp and mould issues in certain private rental properties. The complexities of these problems often require a
Barclays Cuts Mortgage Rates: Cheapest Five-Year Deal
Barclays has announced significant cuts to its mortgage rates, joining other major banks in reducing home loan costs. This move comes as part of an ongoing effort to
House Prices Down Is This The Start Of The Crash?
The median property price in England and Wales was £277,500 for the year ending March 2024, according to the latest figures. This remains stable compared to the previous
Labour’s Plan to Ban Rentals of Poorly Insulated Homes
The Government is currently exploring potential support measures to help landlords improve the energy performance certificate (EPC) ratings of their rental properties. This initiative comes as part of
NRLA Calls for Clear Guidance on EPC Targets from Miliband
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has called for clear guidance regarding Labour’s plans to require landlords to upgrade all private rental properties to an EPC rating of
Nationwide Announces Mortgage Rates at Six Times Salary
Nationwide, the UK’s largest building society, has introduced a new initiative aimed at first-time buyers. The building society is now offering loans up to six times the borrower’s