Barclays has reduced its mortgage rates, offering some of the most attractive deals for buyers with a 40% deposit on a five-year fixed term. The lender’s rate for
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High Rents Push London Workers Further Out
Rising rents in London are making it increasingly difficult for workers to live anywhere near their workplaces, according to new research. Figures from the flatshare platform SpareRoom suggest
Sept 2025 UK House Price Index
UK house prices averaged £272,000 in September 2025, with annual growth easing to 2.6%. This marks a slowdown from August, while monthly prices slipped by 0.6%. The updated
Why Rent Caps Only Delay Rent Increases
A well-known property market expert has warned that rent caps are not a real fix for rising rents. At best, they push increases back for a short time,
No-Fault Evictions End Under New Renters Act
England’s rental market is on the brink of one of the most significant transformations in decades as the government confirms that no-fault evictions will be abolished from 1
Government Data Warns of Housing Crisis
The latest government figures suggest the housing market is under severe strain, with campaigners warning that empty homes are becoming an increasingly urgent part of the crisis. New
House Prices Drop Amid Budget Uncertainty
The latest figures show that the average asking price for newly listed properties slipped by 1.8 per cent in November, equal to a drop of £6,589 in a
Zoopla Makes Case for Abolishing Stamp Duty
Zoopla has highlighted a strong case for abolishing Stamp Duty in the UK, arguing that the tax is a significant barrier to homebuyers. Speaking to MPs on the
Buy-to-Let Repossessions Surge
Recent data from UK Finance reveals a significant 14% increase in buy-to-let (BTL) repossessions in the third quarter of 2025. According to the figures, approximately 900 BTL mortgaged
Renters Rights Act: Key Changes in 2026
Evictions The government will end section 21 “no-fault” evictions. Landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants without a valid reason. Evictions will still be permitted