Greener rental homes can command a premium of nearly £20,000 compared to less energy-efficient properties, research reveals. According to a report by The Mortgage Works (TMW), landlords are facing a raft of challenges to meet the requirement for PRS homes to have an EPC C rating by 2030. The lender's research also found that landlords could increase their rental income by up to 7% - around £70 per month on a typical English property - by investing in green improvements. Th

Falling buy to let mortgage rates have revitalised the UK's landlord market, leading many to expand their property portfolios, research reveals. Despite government reforms aimed at deterring investment in the sector, landlords are increasingly confident in their ability to weather the storm. That's the verdict from Octane Capital's analysis which reveals that the average BTL mortgage rate has fallen from 5.99% in September 2023 to 4.33% in August. With lower monthly mortgage

London’s lettings market has shown remarkable resilience in September, despite a seasonal decline in applicant demand, one market index reveals. The latest Foxtons data shows that key areas like central London have continued to experience robust activity. It says that tenant demand in September fell by 35% compared to August, which is the usual seasonal pattern. However, year-on-year demand was only 3% lower, and some areas, including central and north London, have seen hi