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Data from the last decade reveals a significant shift in the UK rental market, with over 850,000 buy-to-let properties sold by landlords. That represents nearly 20% of homes let at some point during this period, signalling a notable contraction in the private rental sector’s supp
Mortgage lenders tightening criteria around service charges are creating a new hurdle for prospective flat purchasers. Several banks have introduced a cap, refusing mortgage applications if annual service charges exceed 1% of the property’s value. For example, a flat valued at £2
The latest data from TwentyEA reveals a housing market that is neither crashing nor booming, but settling into a phase of cautious stability. Average house prices have edged up by 1.2% in the second quarter compared to the first, a modest rise that contrasts with the sharp inflat
Advertised rents across Great Britain have climbed to record levels, with London and other regions seeing significant upward pressure. Rightmove’s latest data reveals average rents outside London hit £1,397 per month in Q2 2026, a 1.9% increase from the previous quarter and the h
UK Finance data reveals a 3.3% rise in buy-to-let lending during the first quarter of 2026, with 58,272 new loans issued totalling £10.8 billion. This marks a modest increase compared to the same period last year, driven primarily by a surge in remortgaging rather than fresh purc
The Treasury is considering a shift that would require landlords to pay their tax liabilities to HMRC on a monthly basis, calculated from the previous year’s rental income. This proposal builds on the existing Making Tax Digital (MTD) framework, which already mandates quarterly r
Recent moves by lenders including Dudley Building Society, InterBay, Aldermore and Coventry Building Society have pushed buy-to-let mortgage rates lower by up to one percentage point. This is the latest in a series of rate cuts that reflect a cautious easing in lending conditions
Scottish landlords face an average wait of up to 12 months to regain possession of their properties, according to recent data from the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL). This is a sharp increase from previous averages of around three to six months. For investors, this spell
InterBay and Foundation have both trimmed buy-to-let mortgage rates by up to 20 basis points, targeting new borrowers and product transfers. InterBay’s move includes a two-year fixed rate at 75% loan-to-value, reflecting a modest but meaningful shift in pricing that could influen
InterBay and Foundation have both reduced buy-to-let mortgage rates by up to 20 basis points, signalling a modest easing in lending costs for landlords. InterBay’s cuts apply to new customers and product transfers, with a notable two-year fixed rate at 75% loan-to-value (LTV) now
Stonebridge’s latest Mortgage Market Index reveals a continued decline in mortgage applications during the second quarter of 2026. Rising borrowing costs remain a significant drag on demand, reflecting a broader squeeze on affordability for buyers and remortgagers alike. The netw
Stonebridge’s latest Mortgage Market Index reveals a clear dip in mortgage applications during the second quarter of 2026. The ongoing squeeze from elevated borrowing costs and affordability challenges is constraining buyer activity. This aligns with broader trends seen across UK
