Demand for rent guarantors has increased by 50% since the Renters’ Rights Act came into effect in May, according to new figures from Housing Hand. The guarantor provider
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New Rent Dispute System Promised
The government says a new system for dealing with rent increase disputes will provide a faster and more proportionate way for tenants and landlords to resolve disagreements. Under
Council Turns to Landlords
Reading Council is encouraging local landlords to work more closely with the authority as it looks for ways to increase housing options and improve standards across the private
Labour Plans Tax Raid on Landlords
Labour could be considering changes to the way holiday lets are taxed, with a newspaper report suggesting the issue may feature in next month’s Budget. The Daily Telegraph
UK House Prices Rise in Autumn Bounce
UK house prices have risen for the first time in several months, with the average asking price increasing by 0.7% in September. Rightmove reported that sellers added an
Landlord Exodus Grows as Rents Rise
Landlords are leaving the private rented sector at a record pace, with around 562 properties a day exiting the market so far in the third quarter. New figures
Fed Raises Rates Again
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, signalling a tougher approach to inflation as energy costs and wider economic uncertainty continue to
Energy Price Warning
The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, but its latest economic outlook suggests households could be facing another period of rising inflation and borrowing
House Prices Slow as Rents Rise
UK house price growth weakened further in July, while private rents continued to accelerate, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The figures
Renters’ Rights Act Hits Tenants
New research suggests that the Renters’ Rights Act is already influencing how landlords choose tenants, with many letting agents reporting that property owners are becoming more cautious. Four