In July, the Goodlord Rental Index reported unprecedented rental prices, marking a new record for the highest averages ever recorded. The average cost of renting a property in
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Bank Of England To Cut Interest Rates This Week?
Money markets are predicting a possible cut in UK interest rates by the Bank of England (BoE) this Thursday, despite persistent inflation in the services sector. Current odds
Mortgage Interest Rate Rises Are Over
Lloyds’ Chief Executive, Charlie Nunn, has signalled the end of a period marked by sharp increases in mortgage rates, suggesting that home loan prices are likely to stabilise
How Do Swap Rates Impact Your Mortgage
With mortgage rates frequently featured in the news, it’s important to understand terms like swap rates and base rates. Clare Beardmore provides a clear explanation of these concepts
Yet Another Lender Ties Landlord Mortgages to EPC Standards
Foundation Home Loans has unveiled new two- and five-year fixed-rate EPC Saver products for its buy-to-let and residential brands, developed in partnership with Vibrant Energy Matters. These new
75% of Homelessness Not Linked to Ending Private Tenancies
The National Audit Office (NAO) has issued a sharp critique of the previous Conservative government, highlighting its failure to establish a coherent strategy or public targets for tackling
London Social Housing Landlords Flooded with Complaints
Recent data from the Housing Ombudsman, who handles issues related to social housing, reveals a striking statistic: 47% of the cases resolved in 2023-24 involved social landlords in
Property Tax Gap Costs Millions, Says Consultancy
A property firm has criticised the current council tax rules for holiday homes, calling them “a mess” and claiming they result in significant losses for both local and
Landlords’ Views on Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Rules
A council known for its controversial policies has initiated a 12-week consultation period to review new regulations for Airbnb-style short-term rentals. This move is part of an ongoing
Labour’s Solid Start Needs Action, Says Rental Expert
Labour has made a promising start in the lettings sector, according to a leading rental law expert. Gina Peters, Head of Property Lettings and Revenue at Dutton Gregory