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Flat Prices, Mixed Signals House prices in the UK were unchanged in June, according to Halifax, following a 0.3% decline in May. Annual growth slowed slightly to 2.5%, with the average home now priced at £296,665. The data suggests ongoing market softness, aligning...

The Government has launched a major consultation into England’s “broken” council tax system. Proposed reforms, backed by Deputy PM Angela Rayner, aim to address long-standing issues around debt collection, unfair discounts, and funding inequality between areas. If...

Writing an opinion piece in Property118, David Coughlin stated Landlords aren’t just a small piece of her strategy to rinse the country for all the money its got, we’re public enemy number one. We’re the primary target. In summary he said: When Chancellor Rachel...

Matthew Pennycook, the Housing Minister, has confirmed that newly built social housing will be exempt from the Right to Buy (RTB) for a period of 35 years — a significant policy move aimed at protecting the long-term supply of affordable homes. The announcement, made...

Shawbrook Bank has updated its Buy-to-Let lending criteria to better support landlords investing in serviced accommodation and Multi-Unit Freehold Blocks (MUFBs) — a growing trend among property investors in 2024 and 2025. Why the Change? Shawbrook recorded a 14% rise...

Legislation Update: Renters' Rights Bill Progresses in Lords The first day of the Reporting Stage for the Renters' Rights Bill was completed late on 1 July 2025 in the House of Lords.  Note that there are two more sittings on this matter on July 7th and July 15th,...

The Financial Times is reporting that, as we approach the summer recess, several major reforms that could reshape the private rental sector are facing delays in Parliament — and that means more uncertainty for landlords and tenants alike. Renters’ Rights Bill Delayed...

The Sunday Times is reporting on a London couple narrowly avoided a financial nightmare — and their experience underscores how the Building Safety Act 2022 continues to unsettle flat sales, years after the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Indra Mukharji and his wife were on...

With thanks to our accountants Martin Nye, Chartered Certified Accountants and Statutory Auditors. An Introduction To Making Tax Digital What is MTD about? HMRC's Making Tax digital (MTD) project is designed to assist businesses keep abreast of their tax obligations....

Rental Market Watch: New Lettings Down, Social Rent Levels Rising The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has published updated Live Tables on rents, lettings and tenancies, offering insight into the changing dynamics of the social housing sector....