Thousands more homeowners could potentially face the government’s planned High Value Council Tax Surcharge if the proposed starting threshold is reduced from £2 million to £1.5 million. The
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New ‘Your First Home’ Scheme Launched
The government has announced a new scheme aimed at helping more first-time buyers purchase a new-build home with a smaller deposit. Called Your First Home, the scheme is
Up to 30 Tenants Compete for Each Rental
Rental competition remains particularly strong in several parts of Great Britain, with some properties attracting as many as 30 prospective tenants, according to new analysis from Rightmove. The
Purplebricks Hit With HMRC Petition
Online estate agency Purplebricks has been hit with a winding-up petition from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), although the company says the matter was caused by an administrative
Prime London Rents Soar 67%
Luxury house rents in prime central London have risen sharply during the first half of 2026, according to new figures from Beauchamp Estates. The agency’s latest Millionaires Letting
Renters’ Rights Act Drives Guarantor Demand
Demand for rent guarantors has increased by 50% since the Renters’ Rights Act came into effect in May, according to new figures from Housing Hand. The guarantor provider
New Rent Dispute System Promised
The government says a new system for dealing with rent increase disputes will provide a faster and more proportionate way for tenants and landlords to resolve disagreements. Under
Council Turns to Landlords
Reading Council is encouraging local landlords to work more closely with the authority as it looks for ways to increase housing options and improve standards across the private
Labour Plans Tax Raid on Landlords
Labour could be considering changes to the way holiday lets are taxed, with a newspaper report suggesting the issue may feature in next month’s Budget. The Daily Telegraph
UK House Prices Rise in Autumn Bounce
UK house prices have risen for the first time in several months, with the average asking price increasing by 0.7% in September. Rightmove reported that sellers added an