Rachel Reeves’ “disastrous” Budget is set to burden middle-class families with an additional £1,000 in mortgage costs, as revealed by a detailed analysis conducted by The Telegraph. This
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MPs Urged to Rethink Ban on Upfront Rent Payments
A PropTech chief is urging MPs to reconsider their stance on restricting tenants from being asked to pay rent upfront prior to the start of a tenancy. This
Labour MP Major Unions Back Rent Control Push
A Labour MP is putting forward an amendment to the Renters Rights Bill with the aim of limiting rent increases during a tenancy. Paula Barker, the Member of
Best and Worst Capital Appreciation in the Past Year
House prices in Stoke-on-Trent saw a significant rise of 17.2% during the year to September 2024, making it the top performer in the UK housing market, as reported
Bank Highlights ‘Knowledge Gap’ on EPC Costs
A recent study conducted by Atom Bank has uncovered a significant ‘knowledge gap’ among UK homeowners when it comes to understanding Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) and the costs
Scotland’s BTL Market Collapses Under Rent Controls
Scotland’s buy-to-let (BTL) market has seen a sharp decline, serving as a cautionary tale for private landlords in England. Recent data highlights that the number of landlords investing
Claim: Tenants Spend 80% of Income on Rent
In 2024, the average UK tenant paid around £10,000 in rent annually, with those residing in London facing much higher rental costs, reaching up to £15,000. This data
House Prices Drop, But Lenders Warn It Won’t Last
House prices have experienced a drop for the first time in nine months, marking a shift in the market as the year drew to a close. According to
Why Investors Choose Interest-Only Mortgages
The short answer Investors choose interest-only mortgages for one big reason: cash flow. Paying only the interest each month keeps payments low, which maximises rental profit and return
Big Six Lenders Cut Mortgage Rates for the New Year
Halifax and HSBC have recently become the latest lenders to announce significant reductions to their mortgage rates, providing some welcome relief for borrowers in the UK. As the