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Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s proposal to cap the number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in each ward signals a tightening regulatory environment for landlords. By requiring planning permission for new HMO conversions, the council is shifting the burden onto investors to
The latest ONS data shows a clear divergence between rental and house price inflation across the UK. While annual house price growth has slowed to 3.5% in July 2026, rental prices have picked up pace, rising by 7.8% year-on-year. This gap signals shifting dynamics in housing dema
The latest Office for National Statistics data reveal a notable divergence between rental growth and house price inflation across the UK. While house price inflation has slowed to its lowest rate in over a year, rental prices have accelerated, reflecting tightening supply and shi
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal a continued climb in private rents across the UK, with an annual increase of 3.7% to an average of £1,393 by July 2026. This rise outpaces the modest slowdown in house price growth, which has cooled from previous h
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics reveals a 3.7% rise in private rents over the year to July 2026, pushing average rents to £1,393 per month. This increase outpaces the previous year’s 3.3% growth and contrasts with the slowdown in house price inflation. Hou
A recent move by a UK lender to introduce five-year fixed mortgage deals specifically targeting Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and multi-unit freehold blocks signals a sharpening focus on higher-yielding landlord assets. These new products, including zero-fee and fixed-fee
A recent move by a lender to introduce five-year fixed-rate mortgages with zero or fixed fees specifically for HMOs and multi-unit freehold blocks signals a sharpening focus on higher-yielding landlord assets. This product adjustment responds to sustained investor appetite for in
Recent data from Zoopla highlights a clear shift in the UK housing market, with more than half of homes in England and Wales experiencing longer selling times this summer. Specifically, 180 out of 363 local authorities have seen average time on market increase, with eight areas n
Recent data from Zoopla reveals a growing divergence in the UK property market, with over half of homes in England and Wales now taking longer to sell compared to previous years. Specifically, 180 out of 363 local authorities are experiencing slower transaction times this summer.
Sunderland’s rental market is delivering an average gross yield of 9.3%, according to recent data from Zoopla analysed by Landlord Resource. This figure stands out sharply against other UK cities, exceeding the next highest by a full percentage point. For investors focused on inc
Sunderland’s average gross rental yield of 9.3% stands out sharply against other UK cities, exceeding the next highest by a full percentage point. This figure, derived from Zoopla data analysed by Landlord Resource, highlights Sunderland as a hotspot for buy-to-let investors chas
Santander and Nottingham Building Society have joined the growing list of UK lenders trimming fixed mortgage rates across multiple loan-to-value (LTV) bands. Santander’s reductions cover a broad spectrum of residential and buy-to-let products, including 60%, 75%, 80%, and 85% LTV
