The latest figures from Rightmove show that the UK housing market remains relatively steady, although regional affordability differences are continuing to drive a widening north-south divide in house
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Government Unveils Right to Buy Reforms
The UK government has announced a series of proposed reforms to the Right to Buy scheme as part of wider plans to reshape and strengthen the social housing
Council Offers Cash for Rental Upgrades
Council Offers Cash for Rental Upgrades as Empty Homes Strategy Expands Liverpool City Council has unveiled a major housing initiative aimed at bringing long-term empty properties back into
Half of Homes Fail to Sell Amid Overpricing
New data suggests that more than two in five homes listed for sale over the past three years never actually sold, highlighting growing strain in the housing market.
Rent Arrears Reach Record High
Average rental arrears in the UK have reached a new record of £2,281 in the first quarter of the year, according to data from Reposit. While the figure
Housing Reforms in King’s Speech
King Charles has officially delivered the latest King’s Speech, outlining the government’s legislative priorities for the coming parliamentary session, with housing reform taking a prominent role in the
Lender Boosts BTL Loan Limits
Hinckley & Rugby for Intermediaries has announced an increase to the maximum loan-to-value (LTV) available on its buy-to-let mortgage range, raising it to 80% as competition slowly returns
Property Laws in King’s Speech
The upcoming King’s Speech, due to be delivered on Wednesday by King Charles, will set out the government’s legislative agenda for the new parliamentary session. It is one
Second Home Tax Rise Backfires
New research suggests that higher council tax charges on second homes may be having the opposite effect to what many local authorities intended. According to analysis from Colliers,
Lloyds Launches £5,000 Buyer Scheme
Lloyds Banking Group has announced a new low-deposit mortgage aimed at helping first-time buyers get onto the property ladder with as little as £5,000 upfront. The lender says