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A local authority’s decision to scrap a proposed £1,500 licence fee for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) highlights the ongoing tension between councils’ attempts to regulate the private rented sector and the financial pressures on landlords. The legal challenge that halted t
Data from industry sources including Property Industry Eye reveals a clear shift among UK portfolio landlords away from self-management towards professional letting agents. This trend is driven primarily by the expanding regulatory and compliance burden that landlords face, makin
A local council’s decision to scrap a £1,500 licensing fee for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) highlights the ongoing tension between regulatory ambitions and legal boundaries. The proposed fee, intended to cover enforcement and management costs, faced a legal challenge that
Recent data from Property Industry Eye highlights a clear shift among UK portfolio landlords towards professional letting agents. This trend is driven largely by the escalating complexity of regulatory compliance, which has made self-management less viable for many.
Barclays, Halifax and BM Solutions have increased some mortgage rates by as much as 30 basis points, with changes coming into effect tomorrow. For example, Barclays is pushing its 10-year fixed rate at 60% loan-to-value from 5.12% to 5.42%, accompanied by a £999 fee. This move fo
Barclays, Halifax and BM Solutions have pushed mortgage rates higher by as much as 30 basis points, signalling a continued tightening in the borrowing environment. For example, Barclays’ 10-year fixed rate at 60% loan-to-value (LTV) has climbed from 5.12% to 5.42%, with a £999 fe
Labour's consideration of a 45% capital gains tax (CGT) rate on property disposals signals a sharp departure from current tax structures. For investors, this could mean a substantial squeeze on net returns, especially given that CGT has historically been lower than income tax rat
Labour’s consideration of a 45% capital gains tax for property investors signals a significant shift in the UK tax environment. Currently, higher-rate taxpayers pay 28% on gains from residential property disposals. A jump to 45% would not only erase much of the profit margin but
Buy-to-let investors who entered the market in the mid-1990s have seen their portfolios multiply more than 20-fold by 2026, according to data from Property Industry Eye. This 2,130% return reflects a combination of rental income and capital growth, underscoring the long-term weal
Buy-to-let investors who entered the market in the mid-1990s have seen total returns of more than 2,000% by 2026, according to data from Property Industry Eye. This impressive growth reflects a combination of rental income and capital appreciation over three decades. However, the
The Welsh government’s announcement of plans to build 20,000 social homes over the next four years is a significant move in addressing housing supply shortages. For investors, this signals a potential shift in the market dynamics, especially in rental sectors where social housing
The Welsh government’s announcement to build 20,000 social homes by 2030 is a significant commitment in scale and ambition. For investors, this indicates a shift in housing supply dynamics in Wales, with a stronger public sector presence likely to influence the private rental mar
