The government has released a new information sheet outlining key changes under the Renters’ Rights Act, with a clear warning that landlords could face fines of up to
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£1,000 Penalty for Refusing Benefit Tenants
Pillar guide: BRRRR step-by-step process — how UK property investors recycle £40k of starting capital into 5-property portfolios. Related guide: minimum HMO room sizes. Landlords who refuse to
Major Lenders End Sub-4% Mortgage Deals
Mortgage rates below 4% have now largely vanished, as major UK lenders continue to increase borrowing costs. This shift comes as the housing market adjusts to renewed concerns
UK Faces 3 Rate Hikes by Christmas
UK households could be facing a series of interest rate increases before the end of the year, as the Bank of England responds to rising inflation pressures linked
Pound Gains Ahead of Fed & BoE Rates
The pound rose slightly on Monday as investors prepared for a week of significant central bank announcements. Sterling gained 0.6% against the US dollar, reaching $1.3299, while remaining
Reclaim Rent for EPC Breaches
A tenant advocacy group has proposed new “common sense” measures that would allow renters to reclaim rent if landlords fail to meet energy performance certificate (EPC) standards. Generation
Landlords Urged to Act Fast on Refinancing
Pillar guide: refurbishment ROI guide — how UK property investors recycle £40k of starting capital into 5-property portfolios. Landlords who are planning to refinance their properties are being
Rents vs Mortgages: Which Costs More?
Housing costs in the UK reached an unprecedented £226 billion in 2025, according to research from Savills. This total combines the cost of private and social rents along
New Deal Eases Landlord Sales to Tenants
A number of updates from a UK mortgage lender are expected to make it easier for landlords to sell properties directly to their tenants, while also opening up
Where Did 2.2M Rental Homes Go?
March 2026 marks ten years since the introduction of the stamp duty surcharge on second homes, a policy that significantly changed the financial landscape for property investors. Introduced