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On HM Land Registry sold prices, CW2 recorded the strongest year on year rise in median price at 14.8% among the 20 postcode districts in our ranking. The middle district in the list sits at 5.9%. The data covers England and Wales only, and median growth is sensitive to the mix of homes sold.
The landlord tax rise confirmed in the Budget on 28 October adds 4 percentage points to every rate of tax on rental profit from April 2027. On a typical two-bed rent of £1,100 a month, that is about £396 more a year for a landlord who owns the home outright.
Coventry City Council has introduced a licensing condition requiring landlords or managing agents of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) to hold the utility accounts in their name. This applies to gas, electricity, water and council tax, with an exception only for HMOs let to a
Annual rental growth in the UK remains near a one-year high, with latest figures showing increases of around 6% in some regions. Landlords are reporting that rising costs—particularly energy bills, maintenance expenses, and compliance with new regulations—are squeezing their marg
With the Autumn Budget imminent, speculation about increased taxes on landlords is causing unease across the UK property sector. Proposals such as higher capital gains tax and a new annual property tax risk adding to the already substantial fiscal burden landlords face. Our data
UK Finance data for Q2 2026 shows buy-to-let mortgage lending rose by 21% year-on-year, reaching its highest level in over two years. This jump indicates lenders are more willing to finance landlords, possibly reflecting improved credit conditions or competitive mortgage products
The prospect of a Bank of England interest rate increase in November is already tightening the mortgage market. Data from lenders show a sharp reduction in available fixed-rate deals, with many popular products vanishing from the market in recent weeks. This contraction is likely
The Office for National Statistics reports that average UK house prices increased by 0.9% year-on-year to £273,000 in August 2026. This marks the fourth straight month of slowing annual growth, down from 1.2% in May. For investors, this deceleration suggests the market is losing
Buy to let lending in the UK increased by 25 per cent in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, with the total value of loans reaching £10.7 billion. This jump coincides with a 20.6 per cent rise in the number of new loans, hitting 58,051, according to
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal a £52 monthly increase in average UK private rents over the year to September, pushing the average rent to £1,406. This 3.8% annual rise in rents remains steady compared to August, signalling persistent pressure on
Stamp duty reform continues to dominate the property industry’s agenda ahead of the Autumn Budget, reflecting persistent concerns over transaction costs in the UK housing market. Industry bodies are pushing for adjustments that could ease the burden on buyers and stimulate market
A ranking of 20 UK postcode districts by the share of active listings with an asking price cut in the last ninety days. WC1N leads at 46.7%, and the median across the ranking is 36.7%. Listings coverage means the figures show where cuts are visible rather than a precise count.
