Conservative Shadow Housing Secretary Katie Lam has proposed abolishing Stamp Duty and removing the Future Homes Standard as part of a wider package of housing reforms. The proposals,
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Tories Plan Tax and Regulation Cuts
Conservative shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith is set to outline plans aimed at boosting the UK economy, including proposals to reduce taxes, cut red tape and lower the cost
North East Rents Soar 14%
Tenants taking on new rental properties are now paying an average of £1,581 a month, according to Goodlord’s Rental Index for September 2026. The figure represents a 4.9%
Five-Year Mortgage Rates Hit 6%
The average five-year fixed mortgage rate has reached 6% for the first time in around three years, adding further pressure to borrowers as fixed-rate deals continue to become
Green Party Backs Renters Triple Lock
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is calling for a temporary cap on private rent increases, arguing that rising rents are contributing to growing financial pressure on younger generations.
UK House Prices Fall in September
UK house prices slipped by 0.2% in September, according to Nationwide, reversing the 0.3% increase recorded in August. The average property price fell from £275,465 to £274,251. Annual
Right to Rent Changes Take Effect
Changes to the Right to Rent process have now come into force, introducing new requirements for landlords and letting agents carrying out digital immigration checks. From today, digital
Nationwide and Virgin Raise Rates
Nationwide and Virgin Money are increasing a range of mortgage rates, with the changes taking effect from 30 September. The latest increases cover fixed-rate and tracker products across
Landlord Alert: County Court Judgements Rise
Tenant referencing is becoming an increasingly important part of the letting process as landlords face restrictions on advance rent payments alongside a rise in County Court Judgements (CCJs).
Property Sales Fall as Prices Slow
The UK housing market is seeing fewer agreed sales as higher mortgage costs make buyers more cautious, according to the latest House Price Index from Zoopla. The number