Outright Ban on New Leasehold Flats Edges Close

Plans to ban new leasehold flats in England and Wales are moving forward as part of the government’s latest effort to reform homeownership. Currently, the leasehold system allows

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Banks Unveil Sub-4% Mortgage Deals

Two major banks have introduced sub-4% mortgage deals, sparking a fresh rate battle among lenders. Earlier this year, mortgage rates briefly dipped below 4%, but many deals were

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UK House Prices Rise Above Expectations

UK house prices rose more than expected in February, increasing by 0.4% compared to January, according to data from mortgage lender Nationwide. This figure outperformed economists’ forecasts, which

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Property Firm Marks Successful First Year

Arto Property Maintenance is celebrating its first year in business, describing the milestone as a “roaring success.” The Birmingham-based company has quickly established itself as a reliable one-stop

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Renters’ Rights Bill: Small Landlord Exemption Proposed

The House of Lords is currently reviewing a series of proposed amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill, a highly debated piece of legislation that seeks to reform tenancy

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Scottish Rental Market Resets Amid Uncertainty

Scotland’s private rental sector (PRS) is undergoing a “reset” due to ongoing uncertainty over policy direction, according to recent research. A study by legal firm Gilson Gray, based

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HSBC’s 3.98% Mortgage Deal – But What’s the Catch?

HSBC has introduced the lowest fixed-rate mortgage currently available, but the deal is only accessible to a limited number of customers due to strict eligibility criteria. The five-year

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Landlord Exodus Sparks Surplus of Homes for Sale

Recent data from a leading index indicates that parts of Greater London, the South East, and the South West are experiencing the highest levels of property sales stock

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Government Urged to Act as Landlord Numbers Decline

The Welsh government is facing growing pressure to introduce new strategies aimed at increasing the supply of homes in the private rental sector, as the number of landlords

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Landlord Arrears Average Surpasses £2,500

Landlords are facing increasing financial strain as average rent arrears have surged to £2,597, marking a 44% increase within a year, according to recent research. This sharp rise

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