by peter littlewood | May 15, 2024 | Mortgages, Tax & Other Financial
Today, Santander announced several changes to its residential and buy-to-let mortgage offerings: For landlord mortgages: – Introducing a new 75% loan-to-value (LTV) two-year tracker rate for landlords at 5.64%, accompanied by a £1,999 product fee. – All...
by peter littlewood | May 15, 2024 | Industry News
A new analysis by online agency Yopa suggests that London has a weak ripple effect for house price growth across local authorities surrounding the city, while the market surrounding Manchester is the best in Britain in this regard. The agency analyzed house price...
by peter littlewood | May 15, 2024 | Industry News
Sir Keir Starmer is allegedly set to dismiss the London Mayor’s rent freeze proposal, instead focusing on tenant protection by creating a national landlord register, if elected. In a recent development, Labour leader Sir Starmer plans to reject the demands put forth...
by peter littlewood | May 15, 2024 | Industry News
Coverdale Barclay has published a report that shed light on the significant costs incurred by London boroughs in fighting rejected planning applications that were later approved on appeal. Key points include: 1. **Financial Impact**: Seventeen London boroughs...
by peter littlewood | May 15, 2024 | Political
The issue of rent controls has resurfaced with a report commissioned by Labour recommending the implementation of rent caps for tenants struggling with rising costs. Here’s a breakdown of the key points and reactions: 1. **Recommendations**: The report suggests...
