Expectations of further Bank of England rate cuts this year have been shaken following renewed conflict in the Middle East, which has driven energy prices and government bond
- Home
- |
- Archives: News
Reeves Spring Statement Live
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, delivered her Spring Statement amid cautious economic sentiment, as financial markets scaled back expectations for a cut in interest rates by the Bank of
Mortgage Approvals Decline to Two-Year Low
Mortgage approvals for home buyers dropped to their lowest level in two years in January, falling below 60,000 for the first time since early 2024, according to the
UK Property Prices Climb in February
UK house prices recorded a modest rise in February, signalling a gradual recovery in the property market after uncertainty at the end of last year. New figures from
Brighton Sees Sharpest Rent Rise in Britain
Tenants in Brighton have experienced the steepest rise in rental prices in Britain over the past year, as strong demand continues to collide with a shortage of available
Landlords Chase £470m in Rent Arrears
Landlords across England are dealing with a growing challenge: rent arrears. According to recent research from Propoly, a platform that supports tenancy compliance and offers financial protection for
Major BTL Lenders Slash Mortgage Rates
Pillar guide: BRRRR pillar guide — how UK property investors recycle £40k of starting capital into 5-property portfolios. Related guide: HMO mortgage guide. Several buy-to-let lenders have launched
No Mandatory Floor Coverings
The government has confirmed that floor coverings will not be made a compulsory requirement under the updated Decent Homes Standard, mainly due to concerns over the cost of
Reform UK Targets Labour Protections
Reform UK has faced sharp criticism after the party revealed plans to repeal major Labour legislation protecting workers and tenants. Richard Tice, the party’s business spokesperson, outlined a
Falling Rates Boost Home Affordability
The UK housing market is showing fresh signs of improvement, particularly for first-time buyers who have struggled over the past few years with high rents and rising borrowing