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The Bank of England’s chief economist has explicitly called for an increase in interest rates, a move that property investors should watch closely. With borrowing costs set to rise, mortgage repayments for many landlords and homeowners will become more expensive. This change coul
Pepper Money has cut rates on both residential and buy-to-let mortgages, including reductions for personal and limited company landlords. This move targets two-year fixed deals up to 75% loan-to-value, with some five-year fixes also seeing price improvements. Meanwhile, Leeds Bui
Several UK lenders have recently updated their mortgage pricing, with Pepper Money leading reductions on both residential and buy-to-let products. Pepper has cut rates on its BTL range for personal and limited company landlords, alongside lower pricing on two-year fixed residenti
Recent analysis from Yorkshire Building Society highlights that stamp duty remains a significant barrier to home movers, suppressing transaction volumes across the UK. Their research estimates that millions of potential buyers and sellers hold off on moving due to the upfront tax
Yorkshire Building Society’s recent research highlights a persistent issue: stamp duty remains a significant brake on housing transactions. Their data suggests millions are deterred from moving because the upfront tax adds thousands to the cost of buying a new home. This reluctan
Croydon Council’s decision to push back the launch of its additional HMO and selective licensing schemes from 1 September to 25 September 2026 has created a tricky situation for landlords. The council’s application portal remains closed until the new start date, leaving landlords
Croydon Council’s decision to postpone the launch of its additional HMO and selective licensing schemes from 1 September to 25 September 2026 has created a narrow window of legal ambiguity for landlords. The council’s application portal remains closed until the new start date, me
Nearly a third of HMO landlords are preparing to invest over £10,000 in their properties within the next year, reflecting growing financial pressures from regulatory compliance and operational expenses. Data from Paragon Bank reveals that 28% of landlords managing Houses in Multi
Nearly three in ten HMO landlords intend to invest over £10,000 in property improvements within the next year, according to recent data from Paragon Bank. This signals a significant capital outlay driven by tightening regulations and escalating operational expenses. A further 15%
New data from UK Finance reveals that in June 2026, mortgage payments for the typical first-time buyer consumed 22.6% of their gross income. This is the largest share recorded since the global financial crisis, signalling a significant squeeze on affordability for new entrants to
Data from UK Finance shows that in June 2026, mortgage payments for the typical first-time buyer accounted for 22.6% of their gross income. This is the highest proportion recorded since the global financial crisis. For UK property investors, this tightening affordability has dire
Mortgage approvals in the UK fell sharply in July, reaching their lowest level since early 2024. According to Bank of England figures, the number of loans approved for house purchases dropped to around 40,000, down from approximately 45,000 the previous month. This decline signal
