A proposed 50% increase in landlord licensing fees by Rotherham’s Labour-controlled council has drawn criticism from an independent member of the authority. The sharp rise has raised concerns
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Calls for Court Investment to Aid Landlords & Tenants
T tThe government is being urged to invest more in civil courts and tribunals to improve their capacity and efficiency in handling property disputes. Lettings technology firm Reapit
UK House Prices Drop Unexpectedly – Halifax
UK house prices took an unexpected dip in February, with the average property price falling by 0.1% to £298,602, according to Halifax. This decline follows a record high
Labour Wants Landlords’ Help on Homelessness
Newport, a council with a strong Labour majority, has joined a government-backed initiative aimed at addressing local homelessness by working with private landlords. The Welsh Government’s Leasing Scheme
Minister’s Comment Reveals Rising Rent Reality – NRLA
A government minister has unintentionally drawn attention to the key driver behind rising rents—limited housing supply. Her admission has sparked reactions from industry experts, who argue that the
69% of UK Brokers Expect Base Rate Hike
A recent survey of 300 UK mortgage brokers has highlighted growing concerns about rising interest rates and increasing regulatory complexity in the property market. According to the research
European Central Bank Lowers Interest Rates to 2.5%
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced another quarter-point cut to interest rates, a move that was widely anticipated by investors. This marks the sixth reduction since the
Outright Ban on New Leasehold Flats Edges Close
Plans to ban new leasehold flats in England and Wales are moving forward as part of the government’s latest effort to reform homeownership. Currently, the leasehold system allows
Banks Unveil Sub-4% Mortgage Deals
Two major banks have introduced sub-4% mortgage deals, sparking a fresh rate battle among lenders. Earlier this year, mortgage rates briefly dipped below 4%, but many deals were
UK House Prices Rise Above Expectations
UK house prices rose more than expected in February, increasing by 0.4% compared to January, according to data from mortgage lender Nationwide. This figure outperformed economists’ forecasts, which