The government has defended its proposed EPC C requirements for privately rented homes, insisting that the costs and compliance obligations placed on landlords are “fair and proportionate” as
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Reeves Pressured on Rent Controls
Trade unions and tenant advocacy groups are calling on the government to introduce rent controls following the latest rise in UK rental prices, adding further pressure on Chancellor
House Prices Fall Again Says Halifax
The UK housing market experienced another slight setback in May, with Halifax reporting a second consecutive monthly decline in house prices. Although the decrease was relatively modest, it
Landlords Confront Fresh Tax Proposal
Landlords across the UK are facing yet another potential financial challenge as a proposal to extend National Insurance Contributions (NICs) to rental income has resurfaced. The suggestion comes
Renters Staying Put for Longer
The private rented sector is increasingly becoming a long-term housing solution for many people, with new research revealing that a significant number of tenants are renting for much
Landlords Face Section 8 Pressure
As the effects of Section 21’s abolition begin to settle, a new and increasingly significant concern is emerging for landlords across England: whether the court system is equipped
Renters’ Rights Act Boosts Guarantor Use
More than half of renters in England could soon be required to provide a guarantor when applying for a property under changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act,
Buyers Gain Power as Supply Rises
A growing number of property experts and estate agents are suggesting that the UK housing market is gradually shifting in favour of buyers, as pricing pressures build and
Housing Concerns Drive Bank Rate Cuts
Barclays and NatWest have become the latest major lenders to reduce mortgage rates, offering some welcome relief to borrowers at a time when affordability remains a key concern
UK Rents Rise Again as London Hits £2,161
The average rent across the UK continued to rise in May, reaching £1,340 according to the latest figures from HomeLet. This increase reflects a steady pattern of growth