A council has been slammed by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) for “serious failings”.
Castle Point Borough Council in Essex has issued an apology to tenants after receiving a C4 grading, making...
The majority of homebuyers plan to continue their property search over the Christmas period to meet the upcoming Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) relief deadline, research reveals.
According to Lomond which...
The UK’s housing market has exhibited surprising resilience in 2024, despite affordability challenges, mortgage market activity as house prices demonstrated positive momentum.
That’s according...
2025 looks set to be a seismic year for the private rented sector, with the Renters’ Rights Bill expected to become law by summer, one firm says.
Other policy changes include more clarity on energy-efficiency...
Landlords across the UK are increasingly adopting green initiatives, but there remains room for further improvement.
According to recent data from Redwood Bank, nearly a quarter of landlords benefiting...
The New Year will see buyers race to beat stamp duty changes and more landlords selling up, according to Propertymark’s latest Housing Market Insight report.
Propertymark reveals that despite static...
A council has launched a selective licensing consultation to clamp down on poor landlords and tackle damp and mould.
North East Lincolnshire council (NELC) want to introduce selective licensing in the...
A national accreditation body for plumbers is warning landlords to protect tenants from lead in their drinking water.
Watersafe, the national register of approved installers, says landlords should make...
The average price of properties coming onto the market has seen its usual seasonal festive drop, but Boxing Day could be a busy day for sellers.
According to Rightmove’s House Price Index, new seller...
Landlords remain resilient despite the stamp duty hike announced in the Budget.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that the stamp duty surcharge on additional homes would increase from 3% to 5% immediately.
Inheritance tax thresholds could trigger a crisis in the rental market, according to new research.
Analysis given to the Telegraph by accountancy firm RSM UK, reveals that if landlords sold just one property...
Buy to let mortgage rates have increased following the controversial Autumn Budget – a sign that the markets are not impressed with Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plans, research reveals.
An analysis...
Despite a recent rise in sales activity, the recovery of Scottish house prices has shown signs of slowing down, one index reveals.
According to Walker Fraser Steele, October saw a 0.6% monthly decline,
Landlords across England have seen their rental yields climb in 2024, thanks to rising rents and relatively stable house prices.
According to a new analysis by Inventory Base, the average rental yield...
The Bank of Mum and Dad is feeling the strain of the cost-of-living crisis, with many parents forced to cut back on financial support for their children’s home purchases.
A survey by Aldermore found...
Councils are spending thousands of pounds on temporary accommodation but a new solution could cut the cost and help tenants in arrears.
According to The Telegraph, councils are willing to spend thousands...
Angela Rayner will overhaul planning rules to build more homes.
Ms Rayner claims the current planning system is “broken” and “caves into blockers and obstructs builders”.
The government has urged...
National average asking prices are expected to rise by 4%, with 2025 shaping up to be a bumper year for the housing market, according to Rightmove.
The property portal predicts that the number of homes...
Foundation Home Loans and Paragon Bank have both announced reductions in their buy to let mortgage rates.
The buy to let brand of the specialist lender, ‘Buy to Let by Foundation’, has lowered...
In a severe case of buyer’s remorse, Labour-voting landlords are expressing deep regret over their political choice, according to a survey.
Buy to let lender Landbay found that 80% of these landlords...
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