A growing number of UK homebuyers are finding themselves caught out after agreeing a purchase price, only to discover that their lender values the property at a lower
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FCA Proposes Mortgage Rule Shake-Up
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out proposed reforms to mortgage lending rules aimed at making it easier for a wider range of people to access borrowing,
Two-Year Fixed Rates Fall Sharply
The UK mortgage market has seen a notable rise in product availability, with the number of deals moving back above 7,000 for the first time in three months.
Renters’ Rights Timetable Confirmed
The government has provided further details on the next stages of the Renters’ Rights Act, outlining a broad timetable for several key reforms that will be introduced over
CGT Rises as Property Sales Grow
Government income from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) has risen sharply, according to the latest data from HM Revenue and Customs. For the 2025/26 tax year, CGT receipts reached
June Sees Surge in Mortgage Deals
The UK mortgage market has shown further signs of recovery in early June, with borrowers now having access to a noticeably wider range of deals compared with the
Experts React to House Price Fall
The UK housing market has recorded another modest decline in property values, with Halifax reporting that average house prices fell for the second consecutive month in May. While
Council Warns of Reliance on Fines
A local authority has raised concerns that ongoing enforcement of the Renters’ Rights Act may need to be partly funded through fines and prosecutions issued against landlords found
Demand Rises Landlord Confidence Falls
Despite strong tenant demand across much of the UK, the private rented sector continues to face mounting pressure as more landlords exit the market than enter it, according
Green Party to Scrap Landlord Ban
The Green Party is reportedly preparing to step back from its previously announced plans to effectively end private landlordism, a policy that attracted widespread criticism when it was