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Landlords aiming to offload properties before the Autumn Budget face a practical barrier: securing vacant possession. According to Savills, while many may want to sell quickly to avoid potential tax changes, the process of evicting tenants and preparing properties for sale is pro
Generation Home’s decision to raise selected mortgage rates by up to 15 basis points from 12 October highlights the ongoing cost pressures faced by smaller lenders. The increase across three- and five-year fixed products, with a uniform 10bps rise on all three-year deals and targ
The Conservatives’ recent promise to scrap the mansion tax and inheritance tax on primary residences signals a clear policy divide with Labour, particularly on how to treat high-value homeowners. This debate is more than political posturing: it reflects fundamentally different ap
From 10 October 2026, Scottish landlords must adhere to stricter deadlines for addressing damp and mould issues in their properties. This change aims to improve living conditions, but it also introduces new operational challenges for landlords and letting agents. Our data shows t
The government’s move to introduce Awaab’s Law into the private rented sector will impose strict deadlines on landlords and letting agents to carry out repairs. This follows growing pressure after tragic cases where poor housing conditions led to serious harm. The proposed legisl
UK build to rent (BTR) investment has reached £4.2bn, with £1.6bn deployed in the third quarter alone. This pace of investment highlights growing institutional appetite for rental housing, particularly in the single-family home segment, which attracted over £1bn in Q3. The focus
Yorkshire Building Society has reduced mortgage rates across its portfolio, with the most notable cuts applying to five-year fixed deals for first-time buyers or home movers with just a 5% deposit. These reductions reach as much as 0.50%, signalling a competitive move to attract
Recent data from the Bank of Scotland reveals the typical Scottish home now costs 5.3 times average earnings, a slight improvement from 5.4 times a year ago. This shift suggests house price growth is moderating relative to income gains. Over the past year, average property prices
Mortgage rates have climbed further in recent weeks, pushing average fixed deals well above 6 per cent, according to Moneyfacts data. For UK property investors, this continues to tighten borrowing costs and reduce affordability for many buyers. The impact is visible in slowing tr
The Renters’ Rights Act has sharpened the focus on serious Category 1 hazards like damp and mould, exposing landlords in England to civil penalties as high as £7,000. Our data at Prop AI Deals shows that local authorities are increasingly proactive, with a 35% rise in enforcement
The Bank of England’s latest figures reveal a significant contraction in mortgage demand during the third quarter of 2026. The net balance for house purchase mortgage applications plunged to -37.1, indicating that far more lenders reported a decline in demand than an increase. Th
The latest RICS survey highlights a notable shift in the UK rental market, with tenant demand rising sharply. A net balance of +23% of surveyors reported increased tenant interest in September, marking the third month of consecutive growth. This signals a tightening rental market
