Press release from Westminster City Council reads: Don’t miss your chance to help create a fairer private rented sector   Hundreds have taken part – have you? Don’t miss your chance to have your say. Westminster City Council recently launched a...

According to Halifax, house prices declined by 0.2% on the month following five consecutive monthly increases, and 1.2% growth in November. On an annual basis, prices were up 3.3%, down from 4.7% growth in November and leaving the average price of...

Writing in Financial Reporter, Constantinos Savvides, head of underwriting at London Credit, explores how a rise in the number of landlords owning their properties outright hints at significant untapped potential for the buy-to-let market.  In...

The UK rental market has begun to stabilise after a record-breaking year, with rents falling for the fifth consecutive month in December 2024. According to the latest Goodlord Rental Index, average rents across England dropped 1.7% month-on-month,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

2025 will be a time of great change for landlords, and the PRS as a whole. Here’s a summarised breakdown of the key points landlords should focus on for 2025: 1. Renters' Rights Bill Progress Major Changes: Scrapping Section 21 evictions and ending...

The Times has published an article looking forward to 2025.  It can be seen here (subscription may be necessary) and it paints a detailed picture of the UK housing market in 2024 and predictions for 2025, using an analogy to Waiting for Godot to...

The Telegraph has published an article explaining how Rachel Reeves’s Budget tax raid is likely to push up rents, with homeowners expected to pass on costs to tenants. The article can be read here (subscription may be necessary) and explains how...

The Telegraph has run an article outlining the problems experienced in Scotland, and why England is close behind. The article can be seen here (subscription may be necessary) and outlines that the Scottish rental market faces significant challenges...

Leaders Roman have conducted a survey survey which highlights significant shifts in the UK private rental sector as landlords and tenants adapt to economic pressures and legislative changes. The survey can be found here, and here’s an overview of...

The mail on Sunday has highlighted potential non-compliance issues involving Tulip Siddiq, a treasury minister, concerning her obligations as a landlord. Here’s a summary of the key points: Alleged Breach of Energy Certificate Regulations Missing...