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
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
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
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
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
Landlords Enjoy 10-Year High in Rental Yields
Landlords have reported average rental yields of 6.3% for the second quarter of this year, according to Paragon’s latest PRS Trends Report. This increase is significant, as yields
UK House Prices To Rise After Jump In July
Halifax has reported that the average property price in the UK for July was £291,268, marking a 0.8% increase from June’s average of £289,042. This rise in house
Landlords Gain from Claims Management Services
The National Residential Landlords Association has officially recognised Aspray as a ‘recognised supplier’ for property claims management services. This designation highlights Aspray’s role in assisting landlords with various
Councils Fine Landlords £20M in Licensing Crackdown
The crackdown is one reason more landlords are exploring how to legally avoid an HMO licence altogether. New research from Direct Line shows that many landlords in England