Generation Rent Says Landlords May Exploit Grants

he activist group Generation Rent has raised concerns about taxpayer-funded insulation grants potentially “enriching private landlords” rather than delivering genuine benefits to tenants. They are calling for the

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Government Criticised in Lords Over Renters’ Rights Bill

A Labour peer has spoken out strongly against the government’s approach to the Renters’ Rights Bill, criticising ministers for agreeing to just three amendments out of roughly 300

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9 Major Lenders Cut Mortgage Rates

Lenders across the UK have recently started lowering the cost of fixed-rate mortgages, despite the Bank of England choosing to keep its base interest rate unchanged last week.

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House Prices See Largest Monthly Drop in Two Years

UK house prices have recorded their most notable monthly fall in more than two years, according to fresh figures from mortgage lender Nationwide. This unexpected dip has sparked

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Interest Rate Drop Drives Rise in UK Mortgage Approvals

UK mortgage approvals for house purchases have shown a welcome rise in May, offering fresh hope to both buyers and sellers that confidence is returning to the property

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Barclays Cuts Residential and Remortgage Rates

Barclays has recently unveiled significant cuts across a wide range of its mortgage products, covering both residential purchase options and remortgage deals. This move is part of an

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Tax Survey Finds Most Landlords Plan to Sell

A recent tax survey has shed light on growing uncertainty in the UK’s private rental sector, revealing that around two thirds of landlords are currently planning to sell

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Renters Rights Bill May Take Two Years to Implement

The letting agents’ organisation Propertymark has said that while the Renters Rights Bill is almost certain to become law within a few months, the more complicated parts of

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Landlords May Face Evictions to Meet EPC Upgrade Rules

A recent survey suggests that around one in six landlords who currently own properties below an EPC rating of ‘C’ may feel forced to evict tenants to carry

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Landlord EPC Gaps Could Undermine Energy Targets

Many landlords in the UK remain in the dark about Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and the upcoming rule changes, raising concerns about whether government targets for improving energy

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