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London’s rental market is showing a curious divergence. According to Property Industry Eye, asking rents climbed by 8.7% year-on-year in July 2026, yet the volume of tenant enquiries has dropped. This suggests landlords are pushing prices higher despite a cooling appetite from pr
London's rental market is showing a curious divergence between prices and demand. According to recent data, advertised asking rents have climbed by 8.7% year-on-year. This acceleration comes despite a noticeable drop in tenant enquiries, signalling a decoupling between supply-sid
West One’s recent expansion of its residential mortgage and second charge product ranges signals a notable shift in lending appetite amid a cautious UK mortgage market. The introduction of a prime credit tier offering up to 90% loan-to-value (LTV) on residential mortgages is sign
West One’s recent expansion of its residential mortgage and second charge offerings signals a shift towards more flexible lending criteria. The introduction of a prime credit tier with lending up to 90% loan-to-value (LTV) is notable. For UK property investors, this means greater
Barclays, Landbay and Keystone have all reduced their mortgage rates, with Barclays cutting up to 50 basis points and Landbay up to 35 basis points. This follows Nationwide’s earlier move, which was driven by a drop in swap rates. The timing suggests lenders are responding to rec
Barclays’ decision to reduce mortgage rates by as much as 50 basis points signals a notable shift in the lending market after a period of relative stability. Landbay and Keystone following suit with cuts of up to 35 basis points adds momentum to this trend. This comes shortly aft
Liverpool City Council’s plan to introduce a selective licensing scheme with a sliding scale of fees will add a new layer of complexity for landlords across the city. The proposed fees range from £240 up to £995, depending on a landlord’s property portfolio and other factors such
Liverpool City Council has proposed a selective licensing scheme with a tiered fee system that could see landlords paying between £240 and £995 per property. The scheme introduces 12 distinct application categories, reflecting factors such as property type, energy efficiency rati
Capital gains tax (CGT) has re-emerged as a prominent worry for UK landlords, even though the government has not announced any changes to the current regime. This renewed anxiety appears driven less by concrete policy developments and more by the political rhetoric surrounding we
Despite no recent government announcements or Budget proposals to increase capital gains tax (CGT), the topic has returned as a prominent worry for UK landlords. This shift in sentiment appears driven more by political rhetoric and speculation than by concrete policy changes. Sin
Recent reports from landlords reveal a worrying trend where rent payments from council or Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) sources have suddenly stopped without warning. Two tenants, long-term recipients of housing benefit or Universal Credit paid directly to landlords, cea
Recent reports from landlords highlight a growing issue with tenants whose rent is paid via the council or Universal Credit. Cases where payments have abruptly stopped, leaving landlords without income for months, are becoming more common. This situation exposes a vulnerability i
