EPC Targets Raise Landlord Costs

Landlords across England and Wales could face significant costs as they work to meet the government’s planned energy efficiency requirements by 2030. New research from Just Landlords estimates

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Halifax Cuts Mortgage Rates Amid Conflict

Most mortgage lenders have paused plans to reduce rates this week, as rising tensions in the Middle East create fresh uncertainty for global markets. The conflict has raised

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RRA Supply Impact Unknown

The government has acknowledged it has not conducted an assessment on how ending fixed-term tenancies under the Renters’ Rights Act will affect the rental market. In response to

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Tenants Using AI to Fake Property Damage?

Concerns are growing that generative artificial intelligence can now be used to create highly convincing images of property damage, making it easier for dishonest claims to slip through

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Mortgage Rate Cuts Put on Hold by Lenders

Some mortgage lenders are putting planned rate cuts on hold as economic uncertainty grows following rising tensions in the Middle East. According to financial data provider Moneyfacts, swap

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Speedier Evictions, Better Landlord Protection

A recent petition calling on the Government to introduce faster eviction processes and stronger protections for landlords has sparked debate in the property sector. The petition proposed a

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BOE Rate Cuts in Question

Expectations of further Bank of England rate cuts this year have been shaken following renewed conflict in the Middle East, which has driven energy prices and government bond

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Reeves Spring Statement Live

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, delivered her Spring Statement amid cautious economic sentiment, as financial markets scaled back expectations for a cut in interest rates by the Bank of

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Mortgage Approvals Decline to Two-Year Low

Mortgage approvals for home buyers dropped to their lowest level in two years in January, falling below 60,000 for the first time since early 2024, according to the

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UK Property Prices Climb in February

UK house prices recorded a modest rise in February, signalling a gradual recovery in the property market after uncertainty at the end of last year. New figures from

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