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New data from SpareRoom reveals a noticeable drop in rental supply across London since the Renters’ Rights Act came into effect. The sharpest decline is in west London, where average monthly rents are highest at £1,043 per room. This postcode area now has the tightest market in t
New data from SpareRoom reveals a notable contraction in rental supply across London since the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act. The west London postcodes, which command the highest average rents at £1,043 per month, are also experiencing the tightest availability of rooms
The Government’s current consultation on leasehold enfranchisement valuation rates, open until 23 September 2026, presents a rare opportunity for landlords to influence the financial framework governing lease extensions, freehold purchases, and ground-rent removals. The 39-questi
The Government’s current consultation on leasehold enfranchisement valuation rates presents a significant moment for landlords of leasehold flats. With a deadline of 23 September 2026, those holding leases have a limited window to influence how the valuation system will calculate
July’s modest rise in UK house prices reflects a market caught between strong demand and significant headwinds. According to This is Money Mortgages, average prices nudged higher despite ongoing reluctance among buyers and sellers to move. This hesitancy is anchored in persistent
House prices in the UK edged higher in July, but the pace of growth remains modest. According to This is Money Mortgages, the annual increase was slight, reflecting a market where high mortgage rates and concerns over potential tax changes are discouraging transactions. For inves
Together’s recent research reveals that roughly 6% of the UK’s 28 million residential properties fall outside the lending criteria of high street mortgage providers. This translates to over 1.5 million homes deemed ‘unmortgageable’ under standard mortgage terms. For investors, th
Together’s recent analysis reveals that roughly 6% of the UK’s 28 million residential properties do not meet the criteria for standard mortgages from high street lenders. This equates to over 1.5 million homes effectively locked out of traditional financing routes. For property i
Paragon Bank’s decision to reduce five-year fixed buy-to-let mortgage rates by 15 basis points is a small but meaningful adjustment for landlords. The cut applies across various product types, including single self-contained properties, HMOs, and multi-unit blocks, with loan-to-v
Paragon Bank has reduced its five-year fixed buy-to-let mortgage rates by 15 basis points across several product tiers. This adjustment covers purchases and remortgages of single self-contained properties, HMOs, and multi-unit blocks, with loan-to-value brackets at 60%, 70%, and
Nationwide’s July House Price Index reveals a slowdown in annual house price growth to 1.8%, down from 2.2% in June. This deceleration reflects a cautious mood among buyers and sellers as economic uncertainty weighs on the market. The drop in growth rate suggests that the housing
Nationwide’s latest House Price Index reveals a slowdown in annual house price growth to 1.8% in July, down from 2.2% in June. This cooling aligns with subdued housing market activity amid ongoing economic uncertainty. For UK property investors, this signals a more cautious marke
