Mortgages & Rates
April house price rise signals regional divergence in UK market
The figures reveal a strong uptick in growth compared with March, when the ONS data showed no house price rise at all in the previous 12 months.
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Mortgage costs set to rise by £450 annually if Bank of England raises rates
Homeowners could see the cost of a new fixed rate mortgage jump by £450 a year if the Bank of England increases interest rates this week.
Regulation & Policy
Government claims private rented sector stability despite landlord exits
The UK government has stated that the private rented sector (PRS) remains stable following the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act, despite reports of landlords exiting the market. Housing minister Matthew Pennycook responded to parliamentary questions by emphasising ongoing
Mortgages & Rates
EPC upgrade costs pose a challenge for UK landlords
New research from Pegasus Insight reveals landlords face an average bill of £11,713 per property to meet the government’s EPC C standard. With 60% of landlords holding at least one property below this rating, the scale of investment needed is significant. This figure is above man
Tax
Selling tenanted properties post-Section 21 abolition: a fresh squeeze on landlords
The removal of Section 21 notices from 1 May 2026 has left many UK landlords in a bind when trying to sell tenanted properties. Without the straightforward 'no-fault' eviction route, landlords face longer, more complex Section 8 eviction processes that hinge on specific grounds s
Regulation & Policy
Selling a South East HMO portfolio requires targeted strategy and market insight
The South East remains one of the UK’s most competitive regions for HMO investment, driven by strong rental demand from young professionals and students. However, selling a portfolio of HMOs here is not straightforward. Buyers tend to be niche investors or funds who understand th
Regulation & Policy
Landlords respond to Section 21 abolition with stricter tenant vetting
The removal of Section 21 eviction notices has pushed landlords into tightening their tenant selection criteria. According to COHO, a property management platform, there have been nearly 74,000 more eviction notices issued since 2023, suggesting landlords are acting preemptively
Mortgages & Rates
UK house prices rise in April despite geopolitical uncertainty
Nationwide's chief economist said the rise was 'surprising' because other indicators suggested consumer confidence had taken a hit because of the war in the Middle East.
Mortgages & Rates
Buy to let mortgage costs up 64% in a decade: what investors need to know
Buy to let landlords have seen their mortgage costs rise sharply over the past ten years, with recent analysis from Benham and Reeves revealing a 64% increase in total payments over a typical two-year mortgage term. This equates to landlords paying around £5,839 more now than the
Tax
Stamp Duty varies sharply across the UK for multi-property buyers
Investors purchasing multiple properties in the UK face a more complex tax environment than commonly assumed. The term “Stamp Duty” often lumps together three distinct property transaction taxes: Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in England and Northern Ireland, Land and Buildings Trans
Mortgages & Rates
UK rents rise 3.5% as house prices stall – what investors should watch
The latest ONS data shows UK private rents climbed 3.5% year-on-year in April, reaching an average of £1,381 per month. This marks a slight acceleration from March’s 3.4% increase, with all four UK nations seeing rent growth. England’s average rent stands at £1,438, up £48 annual
Tax
Unlocking up to 50% more cashflow from your existing rental portfolio
Recent discussions among UK landlords reveal a pressing challenge: how to boost cashflow without raising rents or expanding property holdings. According to Property118, some portfolios could generate as much as 50% more cashflow through smarter management and strategic adjustment
