Persistent Rent Increases Prompt Government Alerts

Official government data shows that average private rents in the UK rose by 8.6% in the 12 months to July 2024, the same rate as in the previous

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Are Mortgage Rates Going To Stay Low?

Experts suggest that the recent uptick in inflation is unlikely to disrupt the current trend of lenders cutting mortgage rates.  Inflation has risen to 2.2% for the 12

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Buy-to-Let Mortgage Rates Drop Despite Inflation Pressure

Yesterday’s inflation rate climbed from 2.0% to 2.2%, which may have dampened hopes for a Bank of England base rate cut in September. The rise in inflation suggests

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Get A Mortgage With BAD Credit

Can I get a mortgage with bad credit? Yes, you can still get a mortgage with a bad credit history, though it can be more challenging. Taking certain

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Interest Rates To Be CUT AGAIN In Sept?

The UK’s inflation rate has risen for the first time this year, as revealed by the latest official figures. Prices increased by 2.2% in the year to July,

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New Council Programme for Inspecting Private Rental Homes

Since the launch of Peterborough City Council’s new licensing scheme in March, over 7,000 landlords have applied for the required licence. This scheme, known as Selective Licensing, mandates

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Landlord Fined for Missing Electrical Safety Certificate

A landlord in Hastings has been fined £10,000 after failing to present a valid Electrical Safety Installation Certificate to the local council. This certificate is crucial as it

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EPC Rental Targets for 2030 May Be Delayed by 12 Years

Hamptons, a division of Connells, projects that it will take up to 18 years for all private rental properties to meet the required EPC rating of C or

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New Landlord Registry Set to Boost Rental Market

Landlords should take a positive view of the National Residential Landlords Association’s ongoing discussions with the government about implementing a new landlord database, according to Phil Turtle from

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Major Lender Slashes Interest Rates To 3.84%

Mortgage rates have decreased once more this week, with HSBC and Barclays among the latest lenders to cut their home loan rates.  HSBC has introduced a new five-year

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