The Prime Minister has acknowledged that the continued freeze on Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates is adding to the cost of temporary accommodation for councils. Andy Burnham made
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Mortgage Rates Set to Rise
Mortgage borrowers are being encouraged to secure fixed-rate deals sooner rather than later as rising bond yields put fresh pressure on mortgage pricing. Financial markets have become more
Making Tax Digital: First Deadline Data Is In
The first major Making Tax Digital deadline has now passed, but hundreds of thousands of landlords and sole traders still appear to be getting to grips with the
More Landlords Now Demand Guarantors
Landlords are becoming more cautious when choosing tenants, with growing numbers asking for guarantors where applicants fail to comfortably pass affordability checks. New research from property group LRG
Burnham Hints at Council Tax Revaluation
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has raised the possibility of further council tax reform, prompting concerns that homeowners in London and the South East could face significantly higher bills.
Trusted Builder Scheme Protects Landlords
The government has announced new measures aimed at tackling rogue and unreliable builders, with a new scheme designed to help customers identify reputable tradespeople before starting work. The
FTB Affordability Hits 2008 Low
The UK mortgage market is showing early signs of recovery, although conditions remain challenging for many borrowers, particularly those trying to buy their first home. The latest UK
Rental Reforms Critic Lands Housing Job
The Conservatives have appointed rising MP Katie Lam as their new Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. The 35-year-old takes over the role from
Rent Tribunal Cases Surge
The number of rent disputes being taken to property tribunals has risen sharply since the Renters’ Rights Act came into effect, with legal experts warning that landlords are
Mortgage Approvals Hit Two-Year Low
The UK housing market is showing further signs of slowing, with the number of mortgages approved for house purchases falling to its lowest level in more than two