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Recent figures from the UK housing market indicate a modest recovery in house prices after several months of stagnation. According to Nationwide’s September report, the annual house price growth has edged up to 1.2%, reversing a downward trend seen earlier this year. This slight
Buy to let landlords are seeing a modest easing in borrowing costs as lenders cut tracker mortgage rates and introduce longer-term tracker options. Yorkshire Building Society Commercial Mortgages recently launched a five-year tracker at 4.90 per cent, signalling a shift from the
Propertymark’s recent call to abolish local landlord licensing schemes and replace them with a national database raises important questions for UK property investors. Local licensing has long been criticised for its patchwork approach, with fees and requirements varying significa
Propertymark has urged the Chancellor to consider targeted tax relief for landlords and property investors in the upcoming Budget on October 28. The organisation highlights the cumulative impact of recent tax hikes, including the reduction of mortgage interest relief and the incr
Barclays has increased mortgage rates on 85 products by as much as 30 basis points, pushing some residential deals above the 5% threshold. At the same time, the lender has withdrawn six previously competitive offerings, including some that were among the market leaders. This move
Zoopla’s latest data reveals annual house price growth has slowed to just 0.8% in September, the weakest pace since mid-2024. This deceleration reflects the ongoing impact of elevated mortgage rates, which continue to curb buyer demand and shift leverage towards purchasers in neg
The call from Propertymark for the Welsh government to back private landlords in the forthcoming Budget has clear implications for investors focused on Wales. With the draft Budget due on 17 November 2026, the pressure is on to avoid further regulatory burdens that could deter in
Recent data from Morningstar DBRS highlights that landlords have responded to EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) regulations by upgrading properties, but mainly to the minimum required standards. The proportion of rental properties rated F or G dropped from 13.8% to just 1.9%,
Nationwide’s latest figures show UK house price growth has halved, signalling a clear slowdown in the property market. Average annual growth now sits around 3%, down from 6% earlier this year. This deceleration reflects a combination of rising mortgage costs and cautious buyer se
SpareRoom’s latest research shows 27% of landlords in England intend to leave the rental market entirely, with a further 36% planning to shrink their portfolios. This signals a significant contraction in the private rental sector’s supply side, which could exacerbate existing pre
London’s rental market showed renewed strength in September, with demand rising 7% year-on-year while supply dropped by 10%. This shift tightens an already competitive rental environment and will likely push rents higher, particularly in central and commuter belt areas where stoc
Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) receipts in Scotland have climbed to £758.9 million for the year ending August 2026, according to recent figures. This represents a significant increase compared to previous years, reflecting both sustained property market activity and th
