The number of property tribunal cases in the UK has increased markedly in recent months, reflecting growing tensions in the rental sector following recent reforms to renters’ rights. Data from the First-tier Tribunal shows a 35% rise in case volumes year-on-year, with disputes la
Mortgage Advice Bureau’s decision to reduce its full-year profit forecast by £5 million to £38 million reflects persistent softness in UK house purchase activity. The company had anticipated a recovery in 2026, but their latest update confirms that this has not materialised. This
Mortgage Advice Bureau’s decision to lower its full-year profit estimate by £5 million to £38 million highlights ongoing challenges in the UK housing market. The company’s revised outlook reflects weaker-than-expected house purchase activity in 2026, which has failed to rebound a
The UK Government’s plan to introduce a private rented sector (PRS) database starting this December will mark a significant shift in how rental information is collected and accessed across England. The database will be rolled out regionally as part of the second phase of the Rent
The UK Government’s plan to introduce a private rented sector (PRS) database across England starting this December represents a significant development for property investors and landlords. This move, part of the second phase of the Renters' Rights Act, aims to create a centralis
Castle Trust Bank has broadened its TermTen buy-to-let offering by adding a new price category targeting medium HMOs with seven to 10 rooms. The key feature is a five-year fixed rate of 5.99% available up to 75% loan-to-value, with loans starting at £200,000. This move addresses
Castle Trust Bank has widened its buy-to-let offering by introducing a new price category specifically for medium-sized HMOs, defined as properties with seven to 10 rooms. The bank now offers a five-year fixed rate of 5.99% at up to 75% loan-to-value, with minimum loans starting
The Bank of England’s latest data reveals that the proportion of new mortgages with deposits below 10% has climbed to a level unseen since the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis. This shift comes amid rising house prices and tighter lending criteria, which are squeezing first-ti
Four notable lenders have announced mortgage rate increases effective 9 September, with Halifax Intermediaries, BM Solutions, Accord Mortgages and InterBay all raising fixed rates by up to 0.12 per cent. For UK property investors, this tightening adds to the growing cost pressure
Several key UK lenders have increased mortgage rates starting 9 September, with Halifax Intermediaries, BM Solutions, Accord Mortgages and InterBay all raising fixed rate products. Halifax Intermediaries, for example, has added up to 0.12 percentage points on selected first-time
Recent data from Pegasus Insight reveals that only 26% of landlords reported rent arrears in the past year, down sharply from 42% in 2020. This is the lowest recorded level since their monitoring started, signalling a notable improvement in tenant payment behaviour. For UK proper
Tipton & Coseley Building Society has expanded its mortgage offering, sharpening its focus on limited company buy-to-let (BTL) and expat borrowers. The introduction of a two-year fixed rate at 5.89% for limited company BTL purchases is notable, especially given the ongoing squeez
