Tag: affordability
Rent controls in Wales opposed by letting agents
Propertymark members in Wales have made their disapproval of rent controls clear after the Welsh government published a summary of...
UK house prices show signs of stability after fluctuations
UK house prices edged up slightly in April, following a period of volatility earlier this year, the latest figures from Halifax reveal.
UK house price growth slows down – Nationwide
UK house prices saw a slowdown in annual growth in April of just 0.6%, down from 1.6% in March, Nationwide reveals.
It also says that...
UK’s housing market booms as prices stabilise
The UK’s housing market is experiencing a sales boom with a 12% increase in agreed sales compared to last year, according to...
BTL market shows signs of stability after months of decline
The buy to let mortgage market appears to be stabilising after a period of significant product reduction, according to new data.
The...
Rent rises outpace earnings to hit tenant affordability
Over the past 10 years, the cost of rent has significantly outpaced wage growth, leaving many tenants struggling to afford their homes,
Universal Credit claimants face housing affordability cri...
Universal Credit claimants face a severe shortage of affordable rental properties, with a recent rise in housing benefit failing to...
