by peter littlewood | Oct 29, 2024 | Open News
The Bank of England’s latest statistics on UK household and business borrowing and deposits reveal key economic trends influencing the country’s financial system. This summary presents the notable changes observed in September, providing insights into mortgage...
by peter littlewood | Oct 28, 2024 | Opinion
The start of higher education is a critical time in a student’s life, with many leaving their parental home for the first time. Many students learn from a shared house how to live/negotiate. This could be lost if Purpose Build Accommodation (PBSA) becomes their only...
by peter littlewood | Oct 28, 2024 | Open News
Despite a backdrop of strong fundamentals in the private rented sector (PRS), including robust tenant demand, record-high rental yields, and high profitability, landlords are increasingly pessimistic about the future under the current government. The latest research...
by peter littlewood | Oct 28, 2024 | Legal Update
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to announce raising social housing rents by inflation plus 1% for five to ten years aims to secure predictable, long-term funding for local councils, but it presents both opportunities and challenges. This change, based on a formula that...
by peter littlewood | Oct 28, 2024 | Open News
Writing in Property118, Mark Alexander comments how stealth taxes are becoming an increasing burden for UK landlords, impacting profitability and ultimately influencing the broader rental market. While high-profile taxes such as Capital Gains and Stamp Duty get the...
