Landlord Exodus Grows as Rents Rise

Landlords are leaving the private rented sector at a record pace, with around 562 properties a day exiting the market so far in the third quarter. New figures

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Fed Raises Rates Again

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, signalling a tougher approach to inflation as energy costs and wider economic uncertainty continue to

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Energy Price Warning

The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, but its latest economic outlook suggests households could be facing another period of rising inflation and borrowing

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House Prices Slow as Rents Rise

UK house price growth weakened further in July, while private rents continued to accelerate, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The figures

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Renters’ Rights Act Hits Tenants

New research suggests that the Renters’ Rights Act is already influencing how landlords choose tenants, with many letting agents reporting that property owners are becoming more cautious. Four

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Landlord Database Falls Short

The launch of England’s new landlord database has been welcomed by Generation Rent, but the campaign group says the scheme still leaves several important gaps that need to

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EPC Reforms to Vary by Property

The government says proposed changes to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) will take the individual characteristics of properties into account, rather than applying the same approach to every home.

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Housing Market Weakens

The Bank of England has warned that conditions in the UK property market are weakening, with transactions falling, buyers becoming more cautious and sales taking longer to complete.

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Mortgage Rates Rise Again

Mortgage borrowers are facing higher costs as several major lenders increase their fixed-rate deals. Santander, Nationwide and HSBC UK are all raising mortgage rates across various parts of

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SDLT Windfall Under Threat

The surge in landlords moving properties into limited companies may be starting to lose momentum, potentially putting a £1.2 billion annual source of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)

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