The latest English Housing Survey (2023-24) highlights improvements in housing standards and energy efficiency, but also persistent challenges in the private rented sector. 1️⃣ Housing Quality & Safety Overcrowding remains at 3%, unchanged from...

Writing in Landlord Today, Louisa Sedgwick, Managing Director of Mortgages at Paragon Bank makes the same case iHowz have been making for some years - landlords are a business, not a hobby. The private rented sector (PRS) has undergone significant...

Key Concerns Over the Bill As the House of Lords Second Reading of the Renters' Rights Bill approaches, Propertymark warns that without significant changes, the legislation will drive up rents and further restrict access to rental housing. Main...

The Bank of England has released data that shows mortgage approvals on house purchases: Key Mortgage Trends Mortgage approvals for house purchases rose 0.7% month-on-month to 66,526 in December 2024. Approvals were 27.7% higher year-on-year and...

The Nationwide House Price Index has just been released.  It can be seen here, and in summary says: House Price Trends Annual growth: UK house prices rose 4.1% year-on-year in January 2025, down from 4.7% in December 2024. Monthly growth: Prices...

The House of Commons Library has published its regular Economic indicators, a quick-read summaries of the latest data focusing on different aspects of the UK economy. It can be read here, and in summary highlights some key trends in the UK housing...

Key Findings from Regulator's Investigation The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has issued a C3 grading to Portsmouth City Council, indicating serious failings in fire safety and health & safety standards for its social housing. Despite...

The Zoopla House Price Index has just been released. Key Market Insights New sales agreed have increased by 12% in the first four weeks of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, marking the strongest start in three years. Homes for sale are up...

Our colleagues at EMPO (East Midlands Property Owners) have the following from Derby Council - https://mailchi.mp/empo/derby-city-council-article-4?e=cde10fe4d9

Camden Council Seeks Feedback on HMO Licensing Scheme Renewal Overview Camden Council has launched a public consultation on the renewal of its Additional Licensing Scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). The scheme, which has been in place...

According to Compare My Move, UK house prices historically perform worse under Republican US presidents compared to Democrat presidents, with three main reasons: Timing and Global Context Democrat presidencies, such as Obama’s post-2008 recovery...

A new index from Lendlord’s HMO Data Analysis Report reveals significant regional contrasts in the UK’s HMO market. The analysis, based on data from 1,126 properties, highlights key trends for landlords and investors. Key Findings Highest Yields:...

Thousands of businesses in retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors are bracing for a 140% increase in business rates, due to the Labour government’s decision to cut reliefs from 75% to 40% as of April 1. Key Changes and Impacts Policy Change: The...

Writing in Landlord Today, specialist insurance firm i4me give their advice on starting a holiday let. The original article can be seen here, and in summary says: 1. Preparing Your Space Choose the Right Property: Decide between cottages,...

Islington Council has launched a public consultation to gather feedback on renewing and expanding its property licensing schemes. Key Proposals Renewing the Borough-Wide Additional Licensing Scheme Currently applies to houses or flats shared by 3...

Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) Trading Update Year Ended 31 December 2024 Current Trading and Outlook MAB has reported clear signs of pent-up demand, reflected in a 15% year-on-year increase in mortgage applications during Q4 2024. Looking ahead, UK...

|Selling properties with short leases has long been a challenge for estate agents. However, significant changes to leasehold rules were announced on 22 January 2025 by Matthew Pennycook, Secretary of State for Housing and Planning. Key Changes:...

Paragon Banking Group Q1 FY2025 Trading Update Reporting Period: 1 October – 31 December 2024 Key Highlights 1. Lending Performance Total New Lending: £677.4 million (up from £610.7 million in Q1 FY2024). Buy-to-Let Lending: £423.2 million...

The Government has released the latest figures on housing supply, they can be seen here, and in summary: Building Control Figures: Starts: 29,310 (seasonally adjusted), a 17% increase from the previous quarter and 38% increase from the same quarter...

Maxine Fothergill, owner of Amax Estates and Past President of ARLA, achieved a significant victory after successfully appealing Medway Council’s decision to impose council tax charges on two properties that had been left uninhabitable for over 20...