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The push toward electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK is rapidly transforming the transport and housing sectors. With the government committed to eliminating the sale of fossil-fuelled vehicles by 2035 and focusing on expanding EV charging infrastructure, landlords have a...

Writing in the Financial Times(subscription may be necessary), Neal Hudson, a housing market analyst and founder of the consultancy BuiltPlace shows the complexities and inconsistencies in tracking housebuilding data in England, which has significant implications for...

Hasan from Home-share.co.uk has published an article on Top Tips For Medway Investors In 2025, stating: Hello readers, Following my last article on rental market predictions for 2025, I’ve compiled some key tips for investors planning to expand their portfolios in the...

The i newspaper has reported Ministers plan to scrap a rule that would stop people replacing their existing boilers after 2035.  The article can be seen here, and in summary says that the recent developments regarding gas boilers and heat pumps reflect an evolving...

The House of Commons Library has published the latest UK Housing Market and Economic Indicators Summary.  It can be seen here, and says: UK Housing Market and Economic Indicators Summary House Prices: Annual Increase: House prices rose by 3.4% from October 2023 to...

Writing in the Big Issue, Greg Barradale warns that the potential exodus of landlords from the private rented sector (PRS) due to Labour’s proposed reforms is sparking intense debate about the future of housing in the UK. With nearly a third of landlords planning to...

Nationwide reported that UK house prices rose 4.7% year-on-year in December to £269,426, up 0.7% over the month to sit just below an all-time high recorded in summer 2022. Robert Gardner, Nationwide's chief economist, said that the housing market "ended 2024 on a...

The UK property rental market in 2025 is expected to experience moderated growth compared to recent years. Key projections from industry experts include: Rent Increases: Average rent rises are anticipated to normalise, with forecasts suggesting increases of around 3%...

Writing in Property118, the Landlord Crusader paints a dramatic picture of the private rented sector (PRS) in 2025, describing a "perfect storm" of challenges for both landlords and tenants due to legislative and economic changes. Here's a breakdown of the key points...