Recent research by mortgage market specialist Pegasus Insight sheds light on the pressing concerns of landlords in the buy-to-let (BTL) sector and identifies key factors that could encourage increased investment. The findings highlight a significant preference for an...
Headed, Half (46%) of first-time buyers considering property purchase with friend or sibling, Lloyds Bank has released their findings. The key findings are: Willingness for Non-Traditional Routes: 51% of young first-time buyers are open to non-traditional methods of...
Legal Protections and Obligations Leaseholder Protections: The Building Safety Act 2022 offers legal protections for leaseholders against historical building safety costs, covering all costs related to unsafe cladding systems and providing robust protections against...
Section 21 Use in Private Rentals: Tenant-initiated Moves: 63% of private renters who moved in the past year did so by choice, primarily for job-related reasons, larger properties, or better areas. Eviction Statistics: Only 9% of households moved due to...
The Buy Association has published an article on the changing demographics of renters, and how landlords need to adapt. It can be seen here, and says that the demographics of the UK rental sector are shifting significantly, with notable increases in older renters....
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has issued a stark warning that the UK is significantly off track to meet its 2030 emissions reduction target, a crucial step towards achieving Net Zero by 2050. Only a third of the necessary emissions reductions are currently...
A recent investigation by Which? has raised significant concerns about the reliability and usefulness of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). The findings reveal several issues that could potentially mislead homeowners and renters, leading to unnecessary expenses...
A recent survey conducted by Leaders Romans Group (LRG) highlights the pressing priorities of tenants and landlords in the private rented sector, especially in anticipation of Labour’s first 100 days in office. The findings provide valuable insights into the shared...
The summer lettings season in London has kicked off with a notable increase in tenant demand. According to data from Foxtons, tenant applicant demand surged by 15% in June compared to May, mirroring pre-pandemic trends and anticipated to continue rising over the...
Announcement Overview: The Home Office has announced changes to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) to align with a High Court judgment. These changes aim to make it easier for citizens to demonstrate their rights and provide clarity to third parties regarding those with...
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