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UK Housing Market Stalls in Summer Slump
The UK housing market remained largely flat in July, with house prices showing no monthly growth as buyers continued to be cautious about borrowing costs and the wider
Capital Gains Tax Back on Landlords’ Radar
Despite there being no official government announcement confirming an increase, concerns over potential Capital Gains Tax (CGT) changes have once again become a major talking point among landlords.
Rent Increases Ease Over Summer
Average rents across the UK continued to rise in July, although the pace of growth suggests the rental market is beginning to settle as the summer period progresses.
Tax Reporting Errors Could Cost Landlords
Landlords could soon face tougher consequences for mistakes on their tax returns under proposed changes to UK tax legislation. New measures included in the Finance Bill 2027, which
Possession Cases Shift After Section 21
The end of Section 21 is already changing how landlords regain possession of their properties, with new data suggesting a significant shift towards evidence-based eviction claims. According to
UK Build-to-Rent Pipeline Slumps 79%
The number of new build-to-rent (BTR) homes beginning construction across the UK has dropped sharply, with starts on site falling by 79% in the year to June 2026,
UK Unmortgageable Homes Top 1.5 Million
More than 1.5 million residential properties across the UK are considered difficult or impossible to finance through traditional high street mortgage lenders, creating challenges for buyers while also
Repossessions Rise While Arrears Fall
The number of mortgage arrears across the UK continued to decline during the first quarter of 2026, although home repossessions increased slightly compared with the previous quarter, according
Nationwide Cuts Mortgage Rates
Nationwide has announced a fresh round of mortgage rate reductions, reversing the upward pricing trend seen across the market in recent weeks. The building society will cut selected