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Labour’s mayoral candidate for Greater Manchester has proposed rent controls alongside tighter landlord regulations and limits on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). This approach contrasts sharply with the current market trends, where rental yields have been under pressure but
Labour’s mayoral candidate for Greater Manchester has promised to introduce rent controls alongside tougher landlord regulations, including a strengthened Good Landlord Charter. The manifesto also includes plans to limit Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and build 50,000 affor
Houses in multiple occupation continue to offer rental yields that outperform many other segments of the UK buy-to-let market. According to Pegasus Insight’s Landlord Trends Q1 2026 data, HMO landlords saw average rental yields of 7.6%. This compares favourably with the broader m
Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) remain a compelling option for buy-to-let investors seeking higher rental yields. According to Pegasus Insight’s Landlord Trends Q1 2026 report, HMOs delivered an average rental yield of 7.6%, noticeably above typical single-let properties. Th
Councils in Greenwich, Ealing, and Hertsmere are moving towards expanding their licensing and standards regimes, a development that UK property investors should monitor closely. Greenwich’s plan to increase selective licensing from five wards to possibly 18 means around 70% of th
Several London and Home Counties councils are consulting on expanding selective licensing and tightening standards for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). Greenwich is considering extending selective licensing from five wards to 18, which would cover roughly 70% of the borough’
Yorkshire Building Society (YBS) Commercial Mortgages has launched a three-year tracker mortgage product specifically for multi-unit freehold blocks (MUFBs). This move provides landlords with an alternative to the fixed-rate deals that dominate the current commercial lending mark
Yorkshire Building Society Commercial Mortgages has launched a three-year tracker mortgage product aimed at multi-unit freehold blocks (MUFBs). This move broadens the financing options available to landlords managing these properties, which typically consist of two or more self-c
Slough Borough Council’s proposal to introduce selective and additional licensing schemes across nearly 17,000 privately rented properties could reshape the local rental market. The consultation, open for 10 weeks, targets privately let homes occupied by individuals or families,
Slough Borough Council’s proposal to introduce selective and additional licensing schemes affecting nearly 17,000 privately rented homes signals a significant regulatory shift. With roughly half of Slough’s housing stock privately rented, this move will touch a substantial portio
Zoopla’s latest analysis reveals a striking shift in the UK housing market. Only 14% of homes have seen consistent annual price growth over the past five years. That means just 4.2 million properties out of the 30 million nationwide have experienced year-on-year increases since J
Zoopla’s latest analysis reveals a significant shift in the UK housing market: fewer than 14% of properties have seen consecutive annual price increases over the past five years. This means that out of roughly 30 million homes, only about 4.2 million have experienced consistent g
