Stamp Duty Plan Will Hit Millions Of Homeowners

The Chancellor, who has been labelled “money grabbing,” is expected to reduce the stamp duty threshold by 50%, which will have a significant impact on families across the

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Labour MP Emerges as Top Landlord in Parliament

Three newly elected Labour MPs have swiftly risen to become some of the top landlords in the House of Commons. The Financial Times has reviewed the latest register

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Airbnb Landlords Expected to Collect Tourist Tax

Starting in the summer of 2026, anyone renting an Airbnb or other short-term let in Edinburgh is expected to be charged a nightly tourist tax, and the responsibility

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Big Lender CUTS Interest Rates AGAIN

Halifax is set to reduce its remortgage rates by up to 0.32%, with changes affecting deals that include a £999 fee. This reduction will apply to loan-to-value (LTV)

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Landlords Urge Government To Reconsider Rent Controls

David Alexander, the managing director of DJ Alexander, one of the largest lettings and estate agencies in Scotland, is calling on politicians to reassess their stance on rent

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House Prices Near Record Highs

Rightmove’s latest data indicates that the UK housing market continues to recover, with asking prices reaching near-record levels in April. This upward trend comes despite recent volatility in

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Energy Efficiency Takes Stage at Free Event for Landlords

Landlords and managing agents responsible for residential properties in Thanet are invited to a comprehensive event on Friday, September 27.  This all-day event is being organised by the

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Agent Pressures Politicians to Abandon Rent Controls

A leading lettings agent in the UK is urging politicians to rethink their stance on rent control policies. David Alexander, of DJ Alexander, which is Scotland’s largest lettings

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Labour to Propose 10-Year Social Rent Increase

Reports from both housing and mainstream media suggest that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to announce a significant increase in social housing rents. This announcement is expected to

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More Buy-to-Let Lenders Join Rate-Cut Trend

Accord Mortgages is once again reducing rates on its buy-to-let mortgage products this week, with cuts of up to 0.20% across all loan-to-value (LTV) ratios up to 75%.

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