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
- Home
- |
- Archives: Uncategorized
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
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
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
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
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