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UK Finance’s Q2 2026 mortgage arrears data reveals a slight easing in homeowner financial stress. The number of mortgages with arrears of 2.5% or more on the outstanding balance fell by 1% quarter-on-quarter to 77,940. While this reduction suggests some borrowers are regaining fo
Landlords filed 28,610 possession claims in the year to March 2026, a figure that highlights ongoing tensions in the rental market despite strong demand and rising rents. This volume of court action suggests that possession claims remain a key tool for landlords managing their po
Landlords in England and Wales lodged 28,610 possession claims in the year to March 2026, according to LegalforLandlords. This figure highlights that court action continues to be a common tool for landlords, even as tenant demand remains strong and rents stay elevated. The volume
The introduction of Labour’s Renters’ Rights Act, which includes a ban on bidding wars, has had an unexpected impact on the UK rental market. According to data from Chestertons, landlords have responded to the removal of competitive tenant bidding by raising their initial asking
The recent introduction of Labour’s Renters’ Rights Act, which includes a ban on bidding wars, has prompted landlords to adjust their pricing strategies. According to Chestertons, a leading estate agency, landlords have raised their asking rents noticeably since the Act’s impleme
New data from L&C Mortgages reveals that 42% of UK mortgage holders identify their monthly mortgage payment as the single biggest cause of financial pressure. This figure highlights how housing costs continue to weigh heavily on household budgets, even as interest rates have ease
New data from L&C Mortgages shows 42% of UK mortgage holders identify their monthly mortgage payment as the largest source of financial pressure. This highlights the ongoing strain on household budgets, even as interest rates have stabilised somewhat compared to recent peaks. For
From September 2026, landlords who have not proactively signed up for Making Tax Digital (MTD) will be automatically enrolled by HMRC. This move targets those with rental income above the £10,000 threshold, aligning property income reporting with broader MTD requirements for self
From September 2026, landlords who have not yet enrolled in HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) scheme will be automatically signed up. This move affects those with rental income above the £10,000 threshold, a group that HMRC estimates includes over 400,000 sole trader landlords. Whi
The latest RICS UK Residential Survey for July 2026 reveals a housing market still under pressure, with landlord instructions dropping to -27%. This means more landlords are pulling properties off the market than adding them. The reduction in rental stock is tightening supply, wh
The latest RICS UK Residential Survey for July 2026 reveals a housing market still under pressure, with a notable decline in both buyer demand and landlord activity. Landlord instructions dropped sharply to -27%, indicating a growing number of investors are stepping away from the
The recent confirmation from the new Prime Minister that Stamp Duty Land Tax will not be abolished has brought some much-needed certainty to the UK property market. After a period of political unpredictability, this clarity could stabilise buyer sentiment, which data from Chester
