Landlords Call to Unfreeze Housing Allowance

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has called on the government to lift the freeze on Local Housing Allowance (LHA) in the upcoming Autumn Budget. Chief executive Ben

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Call for Property Tax Rise in Reeves’ Budget

A cross-party think tank has urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to consider raising taxes on property as part of the upcoming November Budget. The think tank, Demos, has suggested

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Ministers in Talks with Lenders on Bigger Loans

Government ministers are set to meet with leading mortgage lenders today to discuss new measures aimed at helping more people buy their first home. Among the proposals on

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Housing Minister Pledges Help for Landlords

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has given reassurance that landlords will not be left on their own when the new rental reforms come into effect. He promised that the

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Tenants at Risk of More CCJs

A leading figure in the lettings industry has voiced growing concerns about the unintended consequences of the upcoming Renters Rights Bill. The new legislation, which is expected to

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Halifax House Prices Flat in June What’s Next for 2025?

House prices stayed largely steady last month, according to the latest update from Halifax. The mortgage lender reported that the average property price now stands at £296,665, which

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Are Landlords Facing a Tax Raid Under Labour?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under increasing pressure from Labour MPs to introduce new taxes on landlords. This comes as the government looks for ways to manage a significant

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Markets Certain of Bank of England Rate Cut Next Month

According to recent figures from LSEG, a quarter-point interest rate cut by the Bank of England now appears almost certain. This follows comments on inflation made by a

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UK House Price Index: February 2025 Trends and Insights

The February 2025 data reveals an interesting trend in the UK housing market. On average, house prices have remained unchanged since January 2025, suggesting a period of stability

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UK Inflation Eases Ahead of Predicted April Surge

UK inflation fell to its lowest level in three months during March, offering some temporary relief to households. The latest figures showed the annual rate dropped to 2.6%,

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