In December, UK inflation unexpectedly fell to 2.5%, a figure that has caught the attention of financial markets and potentially opened the door for interest rate cuts by
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Proposal for Landlords to Compensate Evicted Tenants
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has strongly voiced its opposition to a recent proposal that would require landlords to pay compensation to tenants who are evicted. This
Mortgage Rates 2025 Virgin Money Increases Costs
Virgin Money has announced an increase in its mortgage rates, taking a different approach from the trend observed last week when two prominent lenders introduced price reductions. The
Reeves’ Budget: Mortgage Costs Up £1,000+
Rachel Reeves’ “disastrous” Budget is set to burden middle-class families with an additional £1,000 in mortgage costs, as revealed by a detailed analysis conducted by The Telegraph. This
MPs Urged to Rethink Ban on Upfront Rent Payments
A PropTech chief is urging MPs to reconsider their stance on restricting tenants from being asked to pay rent upfront prior to the start of a tenancy. This
Labour MP Major Unions Back Rent Control Push
A Labour MP is putting forward an amendment to the Renters Rights Bill with the aim of limiting rent increases during a tenancy. Paula Barker, the Member of
Best and Worst Capital Appreciation in the Past Year
House prices in Stoke-on-Trent saw a significant rise of 17.2% during the year to September 2024, making it the top performer in the UK housing market, as reported
Bank Highlights ‘Knowledge Gap’ on EPC Costs
A recent study conducted by Atom Bank has uncovered a significant ‘knowledge gap’ among UK homeowners when it comes to understanding Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) and the costs
Scotland’s BTL Market Collapses Under Rent Controls
Scotland’s buy-to-let (BTL) market has seen a sharp decline, serving as a cautionary tale for private landlords in England. Recent data highlights that the number of landlords investing
Claim: Tenants Spend 80% of Income on Rent
In 2024, the average UK tenant paid around £10,000 in rent annually, with those residing in London facing much higher rental costs, reaching up to £15,000. This data