by peter littlewood | Jun 28, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
HMRC has just released the property transactions for May. They can be seen here, and in summary: Residential Transactions: Seasonally Adjusted: May 2024 saw 91,290 transactions, a 17% increase from May 2023 and a 2% increase from April 2024, marking the fifth...
by peter littlewood | Jun 27, 2024 | Green issues
Rightmove has highlighted a significant issue in the UK’s housing stock, revealing that more than 18 million homes have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D or below. This represents over half (55%) of all homes in the UK. Key Findings from...
by peter littlewood | Jun 27, 2024 | Industry News
The latest survey by Landbay reveals a shift in landlord sentiment, indicating a decrease in negativity about the prospects of their buy-to-let businesses and investments. According to the survey, 27% of landlords currently feel negative about their business, a...
by peter littlewood | Jun 27, 2024 | News
The upcoming General Election has significant implications for the rental market and housing policies. Historical data indicates that rent prices tend to rise by an average of 1.96% in the 12 months following a General Election. This trend is more pronounced under...
by peter littlewood | Jun 27, 2024 | Industry News
In a recent survey conducted by the lettings agency OpenRent, it was revealed that only 31.8% of landlords support the Conservative Party in the upcoming election, marking a significant shift from the traditionally strong backing the party has received from the...
