More Landlords Now Demand Guarantors

Landlords are becoming more cautious when choosing tenants, with growing numbers asking for guarantors where applicants fail to comfortably pass affordability checks. New research from property group LRG

Read More

Burnham Hints at Council Tax Revaluation

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has raised the possibility of further council tax reform, prompting concerns that homeowners in London and the South East could face significantly higher bills.

Read More

Trusted Builder Scheme Protects Landlords

The government has announced new measures aimed at tackling rogue and unreliable builders, with a new scheme designed to help customers identify reputable tradespeople before starting work. The

Read More

FTB Affordability Hits 2008 Low

The UK mortgage market is showing early signs of recovery, although conditions remain challenging for many borrowers, particularly those trying to buy their first home. The latest UK

Read More

Rental Reforms Critic Lands Housing Job

The Conservatives have appointed rising MP Katie Lam as their new Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. The 35-year-old takes over the role from

Read More

Rent Tribunal Cases Surge

The number of rent disputes being taken to property tribunals has risen sharply since the Renters’ Rights Act came into effect, with legal experts warning that landlords are

Read More

Mortgage Approvals Hit Two-Year Low

The UK housing market is showing further signs of slowing, with the number of mortgages approved for house purchases falling to its lowest level in more than two

Read More

Crisis as Landlord Costs Soar

The cost of running a rental property has increased significantly faster than the income generated by landlords, according to an analysis of the latest HM Revenue & Customs

Read More

UK House Prices Rise After Months of Falls

UK house prices have recorded their first monthly increase since April, according to the latest Nationwide house price index. The modest rise comes as buyers and sellers remain

Read More

CGT Revenue Reaches Record High

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts reached a record high in the 2024-25 tax year, as both the amount of taxable gains and the number of people paying the

Read More