by peter littlewood | Jan 7, 2025 | Open News
According to Halifax, house prices declined by 0.2% on the month following five consecutive monthly increases, and 1.2% growth in November. On an annual basis, prices were up 3.3%, down from 4.7% growth in November and leaving the average price of a home at £297,166....
by peter littlewood | Jan 7, 2025 | Open News
Writing in Financial Reporter, Constantinos Savvides, head of underwriting at London Credit, explores how a rise in the number of landlords owning their properties outright hints at significant untapped potential for the buy-to-let market. In summary, the article...
by peter littlewood | Jan 6, 2025 | Open News
The UK rental market has begun to stabilise after a record-breaking year, with rents falling for the fifth consecutive month in December 2024. According to the latest Goodlord Rental Index, average rents across England dropped 1.7% month-on-month, aligning with...
by peter littlewood | Jan 6, 2025 | Open News
The push toward electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK is rapidly transforming the transport and housing sectors. With the government committed to eliminating the sale of fossil-fuelled vehicles by 2035 and focusing on expanding EV charging infrastructure, landlords have a...
by peter littlewood | Jan 6, 2025 | featured article, Open News
The Renters’ Rights Bill in the House of Commons will move to Report Stage in the House of Commons on January 14th 02025, which marks a pivotal moment for the private rented sector (PRS) in England. As the government pushes forward with this major reform, here’s...