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New data from SpareRoom reveals a subtle shift in the UK rental landscape: room rents in London have dropped 1% year-on-year, now averaging £982 per month, while Birmingham has seen the sharpest fall among the UK’s 50 largest towns and cities, with a 4% annual...

The Government has issued updated guidance on the Home Building Fund loan, which can be seen here. A summary of the fund is: 🏗️ Home Building Fund — Development Finance The Home Building Fund offers flexible development finance to support SMEs, innovative developers,...

The free-to-use eco-Landlord service, designed to help landlords improve their property's EPC rating, has now been extended to include mortgage brokers. Brokers can now: Advise landlord clients on energy efficiency upgrades Receive notifications if mortgage finance is...

iHowz recently conducted a survey of landlords, and found that two thirds were long term landlords, but that over half are considering leaving the market, mainly due to the Renters’ Rights Bill, regulation, and taxes. Key concerns include losing Section 21, tenant...

The Deposit Protection Service (DPS) has made its dispute resolution webinars available on-demand, allowing landlords and tenants to access training at their convenience. The existing series now includes three new webinars led by DPS adjudicators: Avoiding Disputes –...

The Government has launched its Warm Homes Local Grant to improve a home (England only). The full details can be seen here, and in summary: 🏠 Who Can Apply? Landlords in England with properties rated EPC D or E✅ Up to £30,000 for the first property✅ Up to £15,000 for...

The Halifax Price Index has just been released for March, and can be seen here. In summary: 🔻 Headline Figures Monthly change (March 2025): -0.5% (£1,575 drop) Average UK house price: £296,699 (down from £298,274 in February) Annual change: +2.8% (unchanged from...

A new survey published in the Independent by specialist lender Together has found that many UK landlords are facing financial setbacks due to common mistakes in property investment and management. The poll of 1,000 landlords, conducted by Censuswide, highlights the...

The House of Commons Library has just released a report that brings together various sources of local pothole and road maintenance funding. It can be used to find local funding allocation datasets. The full report can be seen here, and in summary says: Local authority...

The House of Commons Library has just released a report as a summary of government administered funds and initiatives designed to support local economic growth. It includes descriptions of, and where applicable, funding awarded from the following funds and...