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,
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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