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Mortgage rates have edged up again ahead of the Bank of England’s imminent policy decision, signalling increased borrowing costs for UK property investors. According to Moneyfactscompare data, fixed-rate deals across various terms have risen by an average of 0.15 to 0.25 percenta
Mortgage rates have climbed once more as leading UK lenders adjust their pricing in response to ongoing economic pressures. This latest wave of increases follows a pattern seen throughout 2026, with fixed-rate deals for new borrowers now frequently exceeding 6 per cent. For inves
Mortgage rates have climbed once more, with major UK lenders implementing another round of increases this week. This follows a pattern seen since early 2026, where persistent inflationary pressures and Bank of England base rate adjustments have pushed borrowing costs higher. For
UK rents have reached a new peak at £1,382 per month, with London leading the surge at £2,238. This data points to a rental market under significant pressure, driven by a combination of supply constraints and rising living costs. For investors, this environment presents both oppo
Zoopla’s latest data highlights a clear shift in the UK rental market: the supply of rental properties has begun to decline after three years of steady growth. This reversal, starting in May 2026, coincides with a marked slowdown in landlord investment. The immediate consequence
The National Residential Landlords Association has pressed the government to reconsider the tax framework affecting private landlords ahead of the Autumn Budget. Their call highlights the growing financial pressures on landlords, driven by inflationary cost increases, higher ener
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has made a direct appeal to the Chancellor ahead of the Autumn Budget, emphasising the financial squeeze on private landlords. Their submission calls for a tax framework that better reflects the realities of the sector, alongs
After a period of relative calm, financial markets are now pricing in the possibility of renewed interest rate hikes in the UK. This shift comes amid persistent inflationary pressures that have yet to ease as expected. For property investors, this signals a return to a more volat
The Bank of England’s pause on interest rate hikes may be coming to an end. Market pricing now suggests another round of increases is likely as inflation pressures persist. For UK property investors, this shift demands a fresh assessment of borrowing costs and rental yield assump
After 18 years of steady growth, the formation of buy-to-let (BTL) companies has sharply declined, signalling a significant shift in the UK property investment scene. According to recent data, new BTL company registrations have dropped to levels not seen since the early 2000s. Th
The surge in buy-to-let company formations that began in 2008 has come to an abrupt halt in 2026. Data from Companies House reveals a steep decline in new landlord companies, ending an 18-year upward trend. This shift coincides with a marked slowdown in landlord transfers into li
For the first time in three years, rental supply in the UK has declined, coinciding with a sharp acceleration in rents. According to recent data from Property Industry Eye, the number of available rental properties has dropped, intensifying competition among tenants. This shift d
