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The latest data from Lloyds reveals a subtle shift in the UK housing market. The house price-to-income ratio has dropped to 7.3, its lowest point in over a decade. This suggests that, relative to earnings, homes are becoming slightly more affordable. For investors, this could sig
Recent data from Fleet Mortgages reveals a notable rise in landlord portfolios, with the average number of investment properties owned by their borrowers climbing from 16 in Q2 to 18 in Q3 2026. This expansion contrasts sharply with the same period last year, when the average sto
The government’s plan to introduce a Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database aims to centralise landlord information, but it has so far failed to clarify how it will protect landlord privacy. This lack of transparency is concerning for investors who rely on data security and confide
Mortgage purchase activity in the UK saw a sharper decline in the third quarter of 2026, with applications dropping 18.2% year-on-year according to Stonebridge’s Mortgage Market Index. This follows a 15.5% fall in the previous quarter, signalling that buyer demand is weakening fu
The latest RICS sentiment survey reveals a housing market caught in a holding pattern, with buyer demand and sales volumes roughly flat compared to recent months. The key factor behind this stagnation is the persistence of higher mortgage rates, which continue to weigh heavily on
New data from SpareRoom reveals that average room rents across the UK have reached £769 per month, setting a new benchmark for the sector. This increase coincides with a noticeable drop in available rooms, particularly in key urban centres. Seven out of nine regions have seen ren
Accord Mortgages and Nottingham Building Society have both trimmed rates on selected buy-to-let mortgage products, signalling a modest easing for landlords seeking finance. Accord’s reductions, up to 0.43% on two-year fixed deals at 80% loan to value, come at a time when many len
Lloyds Bank’s latest house price index reveals a market holding steady in September, with prices unchanged month-on-month after a slight 0.3% dip in August. The average property price sits at £298,441, virtually identical to the previous month’s £298,395. On a year-on-year basis,
The UK build to rent (BTR) sector attracted over £900 million in investment during the third quarter of 2026, pushing year-to-date totals beyond £4 billion. This level of activity is unprecedented, surpassing previous annual records at the same point in the year. Savills data hig
Recent data reveals that over 30% of rental properties in the UK have successfully secured tenants, signalling a notable uptick in rental market activity. This increase in tenant demand comes amid a backdrop of ongoing affordability challenges in home ownership, pushing more indi
A call for stamp duty reform from a major housebuilder has reignited debate over the impact of transaction taxes on the UK housing market. The proposal suggests that cutting stamp duty could paradoxically increase Treasury revenues by up to £4.2bn. This hinges on the idea that lo
Gen H’s decision to trim selected residential mortgage rates by as much as 30 basis points, especially at 95% loan-to-value (LTV), is a notable development in the current UK mortgage market. This move follows a decline in swap rates, which tend to influence fixed mortgage pricing
