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The UK housing market experienced a month of flat growth and a sharp deceleration in the annual price increase, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index. The data suggests the pre-Autumn Budget uncertainty contributed to a market slowdown, particularly across...

A spotlight has been turned onto the stringent energy efficiency standards facing landlords, after it was revealed that Chancellor Rachel Reeves' rental property holds an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D. The revelation, reported by the Daily...

Nottingham Building Society Launches New Products to Ease Pressure on Landlords In direct response to the Chancellor's announcement of a Property Income Tax (PIT) rise, Nottingham Building Society has launched a new suite of buy-to-let (BTL) products designed to help...

Under the headline 'The attack on our property has only just begun' the Telegraph has run an article about Labours attack on property. It can be seen here (registration may be necessary), and says: First they came for second homes. Then they came for the so-called...

Propertymark is forecasting another strong “Boxing Day Bounce” this year, as millions of prospective buyers and renters are expected to jump online on 26 December. Boxing Day has become a pivotal moment for the housing market. With families gathered, new-year planning...

Landlords whose properties received external wall insulation under the government’s energy efficiency schemes must be vigilant for official letters regarding faulty work, as the scheme funding faces a sudden and controversial cut. A National Audit Office (NAO) report...

The government has confirmed that 2.4 million landlords will face higher property taxation before the end of this Parliament, following Rachel Reeves’ decision to increase property tax rates from April 2027. Under the new structure, property income will be taxed at...

The UK housing market showed signs of resilience in October 2025, with residential property transactions reaching their highest level since March 2025. The latest data from HMRC suggests cautious confidence is returning, despite ongoing economic uncertainty. Key...

Landlords already face a near seven-month wait to legally repossess a property, according to new Ministry of Justice (MoJ) figures. Industry experts are warning that the court system is not prepared to handle the expected surge in claims when the Renters' Rights Act...

The government has issued stern guidance to landlords, signaling a dramatic shift in enforcement powers under the new Renters’ Rights Act (RRA). Landlords now face a two-tiered system of financial penalties, with fines reaching as high as £40,000 for serious or...