House prices saw a notable rise of 1.3% in November, marking the fifth consecutive monthly increase, according to the latest figures from Halifax. This continued upward trend highlights
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Politicians, Forget Rent Controls—Build More Homes!
Another attempt to introduce rent controls is expected to backfire and ultimately worsen the situation for tenants. This is the view of a leading lettings agency head, who
Bank Cuts Mortgage Rates by 0.39%: More to Come?
A major high street bank has announced it will reduce mortgage rates by up to 0.39 percentage points. NatWest revealed that there will be widespread rate cuts across
Labour to Enforce Stricter EPC Rules for Landlords
The government has begun a formal consultation regarding stricter regulations for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), a move that could spell significant changes for landlords in the private rental
Mortgage Rate Competition Heats Up for Landlords
Accord Mortgages has made significant cuts to its rates for both residential and landlord customers, providing an opportunity for borrowers to take advantage of more competitive deals. For
Scottish Landlords Hit with 8% Buy-to-Let Surcharge
Scotland’s Budget has introduced a significant increase in the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) under the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT), raising the levy on buy-to-let properties and
Airbnb Refurbishing Pub Rooms for Short-Term Lets
Airbnb has launched an exciting new partnership with the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) aimed at helping struggling pubs across the UK. The initiative offers pubs the opportunity
Rental Growth Slows But Goodlord Warns of 2025 Drop
England’s rental market showed signs of settling down in November, as average rents dropped and the rate of year-on-year rent increases slowed significantly. According to the latest data
Landlord Hit with £20 Daily Fine for Breaching Order
A council has taken legal action against a landlord after he allowed an asylum seeker to live in a property deemed unsafe for habitation. The landlord faces an
Cheapest Rent Areas Are Also the Happiest Places to Live
Woodbridge, a charming town in Suffolk, has been named the happiest place to live in Great Britain for the first time in Rightmove’s annual Happy at Home Index.