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The latest CPI inflation figure of 3.1% for the year to August 2026, up from 2.9% in July, signals persistent upward pressure on prices. For UK property investors, this inflation uptick is likely to translate into rising mortgage costs. Markets are sensitive to inflation data bec
August saw a 22% drop in buy-to-let purchase mortgage searches compared to the same month last year, according to data from Twenty7tec. With 70,452 searches recorded, this decline highlights a notable reduction in landlord appetite for acquiring new properties. Meanwhile, remortg
The 22% year-on-year drop in buy-to-let purchase mortgage searches in August highlights a clear pullback among landlords looking to expand their portfolios. With 70,452 searches recorded by Twenty7tec, this is a significant contraction compared to the same period last year. Remor
July’s figures from the Office for National Statistics show UK house price growth slowing to 1.4% annually, down from 1.5% in June. The average property price now stands at £273,000. This marks the third consecutive month of deceleration, suggesting a cooling market after the rap
July’s house price data from the ONS shows the annual growth rate slipping to 1.4%, down from 1.5% the previous month. The average UK property price now stands at £273,000. This marks a third consecutive month of deceleration in price rises, signalling a cooling housing market af
Recent data from Hello Neighbour highlights a cooling in tenant demand across the UK rental market after a sustained spike. This aligns with our Prop AI Deals platform insights, which show a moderation in new tenant enquiries and rental viewings over the last six months. However,
CHL Mortgages and Moda Mortgages are withdrawing their current mortgage product ranges today, 16 September 2026, ahead of planned rate increases. CHL is ending its buy-to-let range and product transfers at 5pm, while Moda is removing its existing offerings. Both lenders intend to
A UK council has announced a more aggressive approach to identifying unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). This crackdown will rely on cross-referencing council tax data, planning applications, complaints, and intelligence from partner agencies. The stated aim is to cl
CHL Mortgages and Moda Mortgages have both announced the withdrawal of their existing mortgage products from 5pm on 16 September, ahead of introducing replacement deals with higher interest rates. This move comes as lenders adjust to the Bank of England’s recent base rate increas
UK housebuilders have called on the government to implement swift and substantial changes to taxation and planning regulations. Their argument is straightforward: current fiscal and bureaucratic barriers are stalling new home construction at a time when demand remains high and af
UK housebuilders have renewed their call for the government to deliver on promises to ease the housing shortage by cutting taxes and streamlining planning rules. Their argument centres on the idea that current fiscal and regulatory burdens are stifling development and preventing
The UK mortgage market is seeing a fresh round of rate increases from the largest lenders, including NatWest, Santander, HSBC, Lloyds, Nationwide and TSB. This is the second substantial hike in September alone, following a pattern that began earlier this year. Since March, averag
