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Propertymark’s recent warning about rent controls highlights a clear tension in the UK rental market. While rent caps might offer short-term relief for tenants facing rising costs, the data suggest these measures could accelerate the exit of landlords from the market. This would
A new digital tool has arrived on the UK property market, designed to help investors quickly check lease lengths and estimate the costs of lease extensions. This addresses a common pain point for leasehold investors, who often face uncertainty about the remaining term and the fin
July’s mortgage market data from Twenty7tec reveals a subtle shift in borrower behaviour. While overall mortgage searches nudged up 1% month-on-month to just under 1.8 million, the real movement was in remortgage enquiries, which rose 7%. This contrasts with a slight decline in p
July’s mortgage search data from Twenty7tec shows a 7% increase in remortgage enquiries compared to June, reaching nearly 1.8 million searches in total. This contrasts with a slight dip in purchase and buy-to-let searches, which aligns with typical seasonal patterns and ongoing a
Recent tribunal rulings highlight the importance of actual rental transactions over advertised asking rents when landlords seek to justify rent increases. In a London case involving Get Living London, the First-tier Tribunal upheld a proposed rent rise from £3,102 to £3,180 per m
Recent tribunal decisions highlight the importance of actual rent transactions over advertised asking prices when landlords and tenants contest rent increases. In one London case, Get Living London successfully defended a proposed rise from £3,102 to £3,180 per month for a two-be
July saw mortgage lenders push average rates back up, erasing the small dip recorded in June. According to Moneyfacts, the average mortgage rate rose by 12 basis points last month, effectively undoing the previous month’s cut. This means borrowers who hoped for a sustained easing
Manchester’s rental sector continues to defy expectations as properties are letting faster despite a noticeable rise in rents. Data from Property Industry Eye highlights that demand remains robust, with average rental prices climbing but tenant interest holding steady. This sugge
Manchester’s rental market is defying the usual rules of supply and demand. Despite rents climbing steadily over the past year, properties are letting more quickly than before. Data from local letting agents suggest average time on market has dropped by nearly 15%, even as asking
Mortgage lenders have started to reverse the rate cuts they introduced earlier this year, according to data from Moneyfacts. This shift signals a tightening in borrowing costs after a brief period of relief for borrowers. For UK property investors, this change demands renewed cau
Mortgage lenders have begun reversing the rate cuts they offered earlier this year, according to Moneyfacts data. This shift comes amid ongoing economic uncertainty and rising borrowing costs, squeezing affordability for many UK homebuyers and remortgage applicants. The temporary
Norwich City Council is moving towards extending its landlord licensing regime beyond large Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) to include smaller HMOs with three or four occupants, as well as selective licensing in specific wards. This shift reflects a growing trend among local
