Barclays Hikes Rates: Broker Calls for Government Action

Barclays is the latest major bank to implement a rise in interest rates on its fixed mortgage deals, with a new increase set to take effect tomorrow. The

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Landlord Fined for Failing to Provide Safety Paperwork

Landlord Fined for Failing to Provide Safety Paperwork A landlord was found guilty in his absence by a court after the local council raised concerns regarding the safety

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Top Prospects for House Price Growth in 2025

New analysis from Zoopla has revealed that the housing markets in Scotland and Northern England are expected to experience the best prospects for house price growth in 2025.

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2020’s Biggest House Price Bounce Hits First-Time Buyers

According to property website Rightmove, the average price of a UK home has experienced its largest increase in the new year since 2020. In January, the average house

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Best UK Mortgage Deals: 16 January

Best UK MMortgage costs have largely remained unchanged this week, but UK homeowners are facing growing concerns over the potential for higher mortgage rates following a recent surge

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Easing Mortgage Rules to Boost Loans

Strict rules on mortgage lending could soon be eased, allowing more people to access home loans, as UK regulators respond to calls for measures to stimulate economic growth.

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UK House Prices Rise 3.3%: What’s Ahead for 2025?

UK house prices rose by 3.3% in the 12 months leading up to November, according to the Land Registry index. The average house price in November stood at

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Tax and Red Tape Force Landlords to Quit

A significant number of landlords who are planning to exit the market in the next two years have cited rising tax burdens and increasing administrative red tape as

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Landlord Fined After Tenant’s Death in Illegal Eviction

A council has taken legal action against a landlord for unlawfully evicting a vulnerable tenant who had been hospitalized after a fall. The case has highlighted the risks

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Legal Experts Urge Realistic EPC Reform Timetable

A legal firm has recently shown its support for the government’s proposed reforms aimed at enhancing the metrics and methodology used in Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). These certificates

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