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New data from Pegasus Insight reveals a steady shift in the UK rental market: landlords are increasingly running their property holdings as full-time businesses. The average portfolio size has climbed from 6.6 to 7.3 properties, signalling a move away from casual or part-time ren
The latest reports from the Bank of England and the Office for Budget Responsibility highlight a growing tension in the UK housing market. Mortgage debt has climbed sharply, even as the Bank continues to raise interest rates to combat inflation. For property investors, this combi
The latest reports from the Bank of England and the Office for Budget Responsibility highlight growing risks in the UK housing market. Mortgage debt has climbed to unprecedented levels, while interest rates remain elevated compared to recent years. For property investors, this co
Sadiq Khan’s Heat Ready London initiative introduces design standards for new-build homes aimed at reducing overheating risks. This move aligns with the growing recognition that rising temperatures and urban heat islands are creating challenges beyond energy efficiency, affecting
Sadiq Khan’s Heat Ready London plan introduces a new layer of complexity for developers and landlords alike. The focus on designing new-build homes to mitigate overheating responds to a growing issue: over one million London homes face heat risk, a figure that will only rise with
Coventry Building Society’s decision to raise rates on several fixed residential mortgage deals while trimming others reflects ongoing recalibrations in the UK mortgage market. Although the lender has not disclosed the exact scale of these increases, brokers were given only two d
June’s house price data shows a modest 0.2% monthly increase, ending a three-month period of flat or falling prices. On an annual basis, prices remain nearly static, with only a 0.5% rise year-on-year as of May. This suggests the market is stabilising rather than surging, reflect
The government has confirmed it will provide financial assistance to landlords aiming to meet the EPC C target for private rented properties. This announcement follows growing concerns over the escalating costs of upgrading older properties to comply with new energy efficiency st
Recent data from emoov reveals a notable decline in buy-to-let interest across the UK. Online searches for “buy-to-let landlord” have dropped significantly, with just one city bucking the trend. This suggests a growing hesitancy among small-scale investors to enter or expand in t
Nationwide, Virgin Money and GB Bank have all announced reductions in their mortgage rates, with Nationwide leading the way on fixed rate cuts of up to 0.19% across multiple terms. This shift is notable given the persistent high base rate environment and recent pressures on mortg
Jackson-Stops estimates that scrapping stamp duty on owner-occupied homes could bring over 300,000 properties to market within a year, with a potential 750,000 freed up in three years. This figure is significant when compared to England’s current annual housing transactions, whic
New data from Aldermore reveals that tenant demand is intensifying rental price growth across the UK. Two-thirds of renters report paying more than they initially expected, a clear sign that the market remains tight despite recent legislative shifts. The introduction of the Rente
