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The upcoming Budget on October 28 is shaping up to be a critical moment for UK property investors. Michael Burnham’s warning about potential capital gains tax (CGT) changes has already sparked unease across the market. Our data from Prop AI Deals shows a noticeable slowdown in tr
The ongoing freeze on Local Housing Allowance rates is pushing more than one million low-income renters into a widening rent shortfall. According to the Resolution Foundation, the gap between what renters receive in housing benefits and actual market rents is set to reach a recor
Paragon’s recent report on 30 years of buy-to-let (BTL) mortgages reveals a striking trend: landlords have maintained lower mortgage arrears rates than homeowners in every single year but one since the product’s inception. This counters a common perception that buy-to-let lending
UK Finance’s recent warning about potential bank-specific tax increases ahead of the October Budget highlights a tension that UK property investors should watch closely. If the government raises levies on banks, lenders may pass on these additional costs to mortgage customers, le
GB Bank’s decision to raise its maximum loan size from £20m to £25m signals a targeted move to attract larger-scale commercial property investors. This increase aligns with a growing appetite for more flexible finance structures, as the bank now allows borrowers to blend bridging
A local council’s decision to scrap a proposed additional licensing scheme for smaller HMOs has spared landlords from charges exceeding £1,500 per property. This reversal follows a challenge by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), which raised concerns over the
The lettings market is experiencing an unprecedented level of landlord property exits, with 562 homes leaving the sector each day in the third quarter of 2026. According to TwentyEA data, this amounts to 44,000 properties withdrawn since July, the highest quarterly figure since t
The UK lettings market is experiencing an unprecedented rate of landlord property exits. According to data from TwentyEA, 44,000 properties have left the rental sector in the third quarter of 2026 alone, averaging 562 daily departures—the highest since the firm began tracking in
With the 2030 deadline for minimum EPC C ratings looming, the National Residential Landlords Association’s recent research reveals a striking gap in landlord awareness around exemptions. More than a quarter of landlords remain unaware that exemptions exist, while fewer than 2% ha
The National Residential Landlords Association’s recent data reveals a significant blind spot among landlords regarding Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) exemptions. With 28% unaware that exemptions exist and fewer than 2% having registered one in the last two years, many land
TSB is set to increase mortgage rates by up to 25 basis points, following a series of hikes last week. This move affects both product transfers and additional borrowing for residential mortgages, with buy-to-let rates also on the rise. Kensington’s recent buy-to-let rate increase
TSB’s decision to increase mortgage rates by up to 25 basis points, following a recent round of repricing, signals ongoing cost pressures for UK property investors. This move affects product transfers and additional borrowing for residential mortgages, with buy-to-let borrowers a
