New research from Savills suggests that the prime property market in London continues to face significant challenges, with values in Prime Central London (PCL) now sitting more than
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Guaranteed Rent Schemes Explained (UK Landlord Guide)
TL;DR. A guaranteed rent scheme is where a company — or a local council — pays you a fixed rent every month for a set term (typically 3
Is There VAT on Rental Income? UK Landlord Guide (2026)
TL;DR. No — rent from an ordinary residential buy-to-let is an exempt supply for VAT. You do not charge VAT on the rent, and you cannot reclaim VAT
House in Multiple Occupation: UK Definition, Licensing & Requirements (2026)
A House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is a property let to 3 or more unrelated tenants who form 2 or more households and share facilities like a kitchen,
UK House Prices Reach £277,186 in March
UK house prices edged higher in March, signalling a modest recovery in the property market following a slower start to the year. According to the latest data from
EPC Reform Delayed by Skills Shortage
Efforts to reform the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) system are facing increasing delays, as concerns grow over a shortage of skilled professionals needed to support the changes. The
Mortgage Access Made Easier
First-time buyers, self-employed workers and older borrowers may soon find it simpler to secure a mortgage, as the City watchdog looks to update lending rules to better reflect
Mortgage Rates Fall as BoE Pauses
UK mortgage lenders have started reducing rates across a range of fixed-term products after the Bank of England decided to keep its base rate unchanged. This latest development
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
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