Halifax: House Prices Fall Again in April

House prices edged down for a second consecutive month in April, according to the latest figures from Halifax, as uncertainty surrounding the economy and interest rates continued to

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Rental Market Shrinks Despite Claims

Fresh research suggests that the UK’s private rented sector may be heading in the opposite direction to what the government has been claiming, with the supply of rental

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RRA Tribunal Delays Hit Landlords

England’s tribunal and court system is already facing significant delays, and concerns are growing that the Renters’ Rights Act could place even more strain on the system. Fresh

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Reform UK & Greens: Impact on Landlords

With both Reform UK and the Green Party making expected gains in recent local elections, attention is turning to what their growing presence in councils could mean for

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Trumpflation: Mortgage Costs Surge?

UK households could face a sharp rise in mortgage costs if conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, with new analysis suggesting annual repayments may increase by

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Landlord Taxes Soar – New Data

Landlords and second-home buyers are now contributing a growing share of Stamp Duty revenue across England, with new analysis suggesting the private rented sector has become a key

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Energy Efficiency Rules Challenge Landlords

New concerns have been raised over how landlords will manage energy efficiency improvements under the Renters’ Rights Act, with industry bodies warning that upcoming rules could make retrofitting

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Landlords Risk Missing Key Deadline

A recent Freedom of Information (FOI) request has raised concerns about how prepared landlords are for upcoming requirements under the Renters’ Rights Act, after figures showed relatively low

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UK Rents Rise Again in April

Average rents across the UK continued to edge upwards in April, marking the second consecutive month of increases. According to the latest data from the HomeLet index, tenants

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Halifax Cuts Rates – Will They Rise Again?

A major UK lender has reduced some of its mortgage rates, but brokers are warning that the current window of cheaper deals may not last for long. Halifax

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