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Recent data indicates a notable shift in UK house price growth from traditional hotspots like London, Manchester, and Birmingham to smaller towns and rural areas. This trend is being driven primarily by the sustained impact of higher mortgage rates, which have squeezed affordabil
Recent data reveals a notable shift in UK house price growth away from traditional urban hotspots towards smaller towns and rural areas. This trend aligns with the sustained impact of elevated mortgage rates, which have tightened borrowing capacity for many buyers, particularly i
Burnley Council’s move to extend Article 4 Directions across six additional wards represents a significant shift in local housing policy. By removing permitted development rights for small HMO conversions, the council is effectively mandating planning permission for these propert
Burnley Council’s move to extend Article 4 Directions across six additional wards means landlords will face stricter planning permission requirements for small HMO conversions. This change removes permitted development rights that previously allowed some Houses in Multiple Occupa
A landlord choosing to pay around £200,000 in Capital Gains Tax upfront on a £2.8 million director’s loan account challenges the usual instinct to defer CGT when incorporating property holdings. This approach, highlighted by accountant Alexandre Norian FCCA, reflects a strategic
A landlord’s decision to settle a £200,000 Capital Gains Tax bill upfront in exchange for a director’s loan account valued at £2.8 million is a noteworthy example of strategic tax planning in property investment. At face value, the immediate CGT hit might seem steep. However, thi
Scotland’s social housing stock has been contracting steadily, a trend that is intensifying the country’s housing crisis. Data from estate agency DJ Alexander shows that fewer homes are available through social landlords, pushing more households into the private rented sector. Th
Scotland’s social housing sector has contracted noticeably, pushing more households into the private rented market. Data from DJ Alexander, Scotland’s largest estate agency, highlights a steady decline in social housing availability over recent years. This shift is not sudden but
Recent data from LonRes, analysed by Property118, reveals that rent tribunals in the UK are significantly curbing landlord rent hikes. Out of 108 tribunal cases where both the landlord’s proposed rent and the final agreed rent were published, 73% resulted in a lower rent than ini
Recent data from LonRes, analysed by Property118, reveals that rent tribunals reduce landlord-proposed rent hikes in 73% of cases where increases are challenged. This figure emerges from a sample of 200 market rent determinations, with 108 cases providing clear comparisons betwee
The UK government’s announcement of a £39 billion investment in social and affordable housing signals a significant injection of capital into a sector that has long struggled with supply constraints. With nearly £10 billion earmarked for immediate projects, this funding aims to d
The UK government’s announcement of a £39 billion investment into social and affordable housing signals a significant push to address long-standing supply issues. With nearly £10 billion earmarked for immediate projects, the focus is clearly on increasing the stock of council and
