RESIDENTIAL BUY TO LET Housing Legislation RESIDENTIAL Govt not understanding PRS and housing pressures: GoodlordBy David Burrows A snap poll of letting agents from across the country has found…
RESIDENTIAL BUY TO LET Housing Mortgages RESIDENTIAL 85% of tenants have no option other than to rent: Monta CapitalBy David Burrows Market insight from Monta Capital, the property investment manager, reveals that…
RESIDENTIAL Economy Housing Mortgages RESIDENTIAL Affordability concerns recede as interest rates stabilise: BSABy Emma Simon A more stable interest rate environment has helped calm fears about mortgage…
Housing Economy Housing Mortgages RESIDENTIAL Housing activity positive from buyers and sellers: RicsBy David Burrows The February 2024 Rics UK Residential Survey shows a more upbeat picture…
REGULATION Advisers Housing REGULATION RESIDENTIAL CMA breaks doubling of ground rents for 500 more homes By Roger Baird More than 500 households are the latest to see the end of…
BUY-TO-LET BUY TO LET Housing Legislation Politics REGULATION Debt charities write to Gove to demand change to Renters Reform BillBy Emma Simon Leading debt advice charities have written to Michael Gove urging him to…
Economy Housing New housing drives uptick in construction activity in January: ONSBy Emma Simon There are signs that the slump in the construction market may be…
BUY-TO-LET BUY TO LET Housing LENDERS Mortgages Four in ten landlords set to renew mortgages this year: TMLBy Roger Baird Four in ten landlords with a mortgage are due to renew their…
RESIDENTIAL Economy Housing Mortgages Rise in mortgage arrears a cause for concern: QuilterBy David Burrows The value of outstanding mortgage balances with arrears increased by 9.2% from…
RESIDENTIAL Economy Housing Mortgages RESIDENTIAL UK housing shows clear green shoots in 2024: BloombergBy David Burrows Around 40% of UK house hunters are set to accelerate their purchasing…
BUY-TO-LET BUY TO LET Economy Housing RESIDENTIAL Wealthy investors plan to raise UK property holdings: Investec By Roger Baird Wealthy investors plan to boost their holdings in UK property, as “uncertainty…
Legislation Housing Legislation Politics Tax Empty homes double council tax charge takes effect in April: DLUHC By Roger Baird Owners of empty homes will face double council tax charges from 1…
RESIDENTIAL BUY TO LET Housing RESIDENTIAL February data points to normalising lettings market: FoxtonsBy David Burrows The latest data released from estate agent Foxtons reveals that the number…
First time buyers Housing RESIDENTIAL Scottish regions top FTB affordability tableBy David Burrows A new study has revealed the best and worst UK regions for…
Brokers First time buyers Housing SPECIALIST Gen H becomes broker-only lender By Roger Baird Gen H has moved to become a broker-only lender “as it works…
REGULATION Housing Legislation REGULATION Assessing the risks of spray foam insulationBy Simon Baker Spray foam insulation is a hot potato for some mortgage lenders. But…
RESIDENTIAL Economy Housing Politics RESIDENTIAL House prices post largest rise in 17 months: E.surv By Roger Baird Average UK house prices stood at £363,249 in February, rising 0.8%, or…