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The Financial Times has presented its view on the budget. It can be seen here (subscription may be necessary) and says that recent UK Budget, presented by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, has introduced substantial tax increases aimed at addressing the...

The Financial Times has reported on the growing number of buy-to-let landlords who own through limited companies have been purchasing rental homes, challenging the picture of decline across the private rented sector. The article can be seen here...

The Telegraph has published an article starting ' Seldom has a budget come apart so quickly' It can be seen here (subscription may be necessary), stating that Rachel Reeves' recent Budget has faced swift and severe criticism, particularly from the...

Prince William’s latest initiative to end homelessness in the UK has captured attention for its ambitious goal. His plan involves using his influence to mobilize resources, change perceptions, and promote sustainable solutions to homelessness...

The recent Budget announcement by Chancellor Rachel Reeves has prompted concerns about the financial impact on landlords, especially regarding the steep increase in Stamp Duty. As of April next year, Stamp Duty for second-home purchases, often...

The recent Budget announcement by Rachel Reeves, marking the first Labour Budget in 14 years and by the first female Chancellor, has stirred reactions across the property and mortgage sectors, especially among landlords. While Reeves avoided...

Despite strong fundamentals in the private rented sector (PRS), a mood of pessimism has set in among landlords, largely due to anticipated policies from the new Labour government, according to research from mortgage market specialist Pegasus...

The Mail online is reporting on the upcoming auction of Dock Road in Sharpness, Gloucestershire, which has left residents anxious about their future. This entire street of 24 properties, owned by the Canal and River Trust for 150 years, is now...

Writing in Property118, Mark Alexander asks why small landlords are being picked on, whilst large landlords escaped the recent tax rises. His article can be seen here and explains that the recent rise in Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) surcharge to 5%...

An investigation by The Mirror and Channel 4 Dispatches has revealed that many rental properties owned by Prince William's Duchy of Cornwall are failing to meet minimum energy efficiency standards, which are legally required for rental homes. Of...

The Mail online is reporting that Chancellor Rachel Reeves and her husband, Nicholas Joicey, are reportedly earning around £74,000 annually in rental income from two properties, even as recent budget measures introduced by Reeves have increased the...

The UK Government's progress on leasehold reform has slowed significantly despite earlier promises to expedite changes, leaving many leaseholders frustrated and facing continued challenges. Here's a breakdown of the current situation: Key...

The UK property market is experiencing mixed signals as annual property sales rise, but monthly activity is stagnating due to limited stock availability. According to recent data from HMRC, property transactions reached 91,820 in September, marking...

Nationwide’s October house price index shows modest growth, with a 0.1% month-on-month increase and an annual rise of 2.4%, although this represents a slowdown from September’s 3.2%. The average property price is now £265,738. Experts warn that...

Many landlords have been in Halloween mode since Labour swept into power on 4th July, hiding behind sofas, scared to look at the latest headlines forecasting what the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, would brew up in the Treasury cauldron for her big day...

Paul Offley, compliance officer at The Guild of Property Professionals, has controversially encouraged letting agents to view the controversial Renters Rights Bill as an opportunity rather than a threat. He emphasizes that the reform is necessary...

The Bank of England's latest statistics on UK household and business borrowing and deposits reveal key economic trends influencing the country’s financial system. This summary presents the notable changes observed in September, providing insights...

Despite a backdrop of strong fundamentals in the private rented sector (PRS), including robust tenant demand, record-high rental yields, and high profitability, landlords are increasingly pessimistic about the future under the current government....