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The UK housing market is showing signs of cooling after a period of rapid price increases. According to the Office for National Statistics, annual house price growth slowed to 2.7% in June 2026, down from double-digit rates seen earlier in the year. This deceleration largely refl
The Office for National Statistics reports that annual house price growth in the UK has slowed to 2.7% in June 2026, down from higher rates seen in the previous year. This deceleration largely reflects a base effect caused by last year’s stamp duty changes, which temporarily boos
A recent survey reveals that UK landlords remain confident about growing their property holdings, despite ongoing regulatory pressures. Rather than retreating, many are turning to refinancing as a strategy to unlock capital and fund acquisitions. This approach suggests a pragmati
A recent survey reveals that UK landlords remain focused on expanding their property portfolios through refinancing strategies, even as regulatory pressures tighten. This approach suggests a confidence in leveraging existing assets to access capital, rather than scaling back amid
The build-to-rent (BTR) sector in the UK is facing mounting viability challenges outside London and major cities, with nearly half of new completions still concentrated in the capital and big urban centres. Recent analysis from Property Industry Eye highlights that regional BTR p
Andy Burnham’s reported consideration of a rent freeze adds a new layer of uncertainty for landlords and investors in the UK property market. While the Prime Minister’s intent to ease cost-of-living pressures is clear, a rent freeze could disrupt rental income streams at a time w
Andy Burnham’s reported consideration of a rent freeze as part of cost-of-living relief measures could have significant implications for the UK private rental sector. While the idea of freezing rents aims to ease pressure on tenants amid rising inflation and energy costs, it also
The pace at which new company landlords are entering the UK buy-to-let market is accelerating. Data from Companies House reveals nearly 14,000 new landlord companies registered in just the first five months of 2026. This puts the market on track to surpass last year’s record of 3
Data from Companies House reveals that nearly 14,000 new landlord companies were set up in the first five months of 2026 alone. This pace suggests the annual total will comfortably exceed last year’s record 34,128 new buy-to-let businesses, as reported by Just Landlords. The acce
Mortgage rates in the UK have experienced their largest single-day increase since the Iran conflict began in late March 2026. Five lenders raised their fixed rates within 24 hours, signalling heightened caution across the mortgage market. This abrupt shift follows a period of rel
Mortgage rates in the UK have experienced their largest single-day increase since the Iran conflict began in March 2026. Within 24 hours, five lenders raised their fixed rates, pushing the average cost of borrowing noticeably higher. This sudden shift follows a period of relative
Shawbrook’s decision to reduce rates by up to 35 basis points across its commercial and semi-commercial mortgage products signals a tactical move to attract borrowers amid a cautious lending environment. The sharper cuts, reaching 50 basis points on select two-, three- and five-y
