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The National Residential Landlords’ Association has laid out a detailed 17-page plan targeting tax reform to stimulate investment in the private rented sector (PRS). Central to their proposals are adjustments to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rules, incentives for energy efficiency impr
The National Residential Landlords’ Association has put forward a detailed 17-page plan targeting key tax and regulatory barriers that are currently squeezing the private rented sector (PRS). Their proposals focus on recalibrating Capital Gains Tax rules, reintroducing Local Hous
The UK property market is feeling the effects of frozen tax thresholds, which have not kept pace with inflation or rising house prices. This stagnation means more homeowners and investors are pushed into higher tax brackets, increasing their liabilities without any real income gr
The decision to keep property tax thresholds unchanged since 2017 is creating a drag on the UK housing market. As inflation and house prices rise, more homeowners and investors are pushed into higher tax brackets despite no real increase in their purchasing power. This 'fiscal dr
Recent data from Hamptons, analysed by Thisismoney and highlighted by Property118, reveals that over a quarter (26.7%) of flats currently on the market were previously rented out by landlords. This figure has risen sharply from 16.3% earlier in the year. The surge in landlord dis
UK home buyers face a significantly higher barrier to entry this year as mortgage rates climb. Data from This is Money reveals that the average five-year fixed mortgage rate has increased from under 4% in January to approximately 4.8% in August. This rise means that buyers must n
Mortgage rates in the UK have climbed sharply this year, with five-year fixed deals moving from just under 4% in January to nearly 4.8% in August. This rise, driven by inflation pressures linked in part to geopolitical tensions such as the Iran conflict, is forcing home buyers to
Paragon Bank’s recent data reveals that a significant portion of HMO landlords plan to invest over £10,000 in property improvements within the next year. This level of expenditure suggests that experienced landlords, with three quarters having over a decade in the sector, are com
Paragon Bank’s latest data reveals a notable trend among experienced HMO landlords, with the majority planning to invest over £10,000 in property improvements in the coming year. This level of expenditure indicates a strategic focus on maintaining or enhancing asset quality in a
A group of MPs has called on Housing Secretary Angela Rayner to reverse the government’s current stance against rent controls in England. This follows fresh modelling from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the Autonomy Institute, which examined three potential rent control mecha
A group of MPs has formally called on Housing Secretary Angela Rayner to revisit the government’s stance against rent controls in England. This pressure follows fresh modelling from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the Autonomy Institute, which explores three potential rent con
Recent data shows buy-to-let mortgage lending in the UK has accelerated sharply, with the total value of loans reaching new highs this year. According to figures from UK Finance, lending for buy-to-let properties climbed by over 20 percent in the first half of 2026 compared to th
