UK House Prices Forecast to Rise in 2026

UK house prices could increase by as much as 4% in 2026, according to new projections from Nationwide, although the lender suggests that buying a home may become

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One in Nine Renters Face Section 21 Notices

A new piece of research has highlighted the scale of insecurity facing renters in the UK, revealing that more than 1.2 million tenants – around 11% of the

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UK House Prices Fall £6,695

Average asking prices for newly marketed homes dropped by 1.8% in December, equivalent to £6,695, taking the typical asking price to £358,138. According to Rightmove, uncertainty surrounding the

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Renters’ Rights Act Just Two Weeks Away

Landlords are being urged to take the Renters’ Rights Act seriously, as the true impact of the legislation will begin on December 27, even though the official implementation

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Mortgage War: Rates Near 3.5%?

Major lenders have recently cut their mortgage rates, with brokers now predicting that some of the best deals could dip below 3.5% early next year. Over the past

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RICS: Market Bounce-Back Now in 2026

The latest update from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) suggests that the housing market took a noticeable hit in November, largely due to the impact of

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Landlords Face £3k–£35k Fines Under New Rules

The government has issued new civil penalty tables under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, and the figures represent a major shift in how housing offences will be handled.

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Lenders Trim Mortgage Rates Before Key Decision

Three major lenders have reduced some of their mortgage rates ahead of the Bank of England’s expected base rate cut next week. Uswitch figures show that the average

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Fed Cuts Rates but Outlook Remains Uncertain

The US Federal Reserve has delivered its third interest rate cut of the year, yet the decision has done little to settle doubts about where monetary policy is

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EPC C Rules Risk Renters – ACORN

A national tenant campaign group has voiced support for proposed plans to raise minimum energy efficiency standards to EPC C. However, it has also warned that without stronger

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