Landlord Knowledge are running an article claiming that the anticipated Capital Gains Tax (CGT) increase will not apply to buy-to-let properties. It can be seen here, and goes on to say that the decision helps prevent a feared mass sell-off of...

The Government has announced that 'Thousands of new homes to be built as part of the government's plans to get the country building again.' The announcement can be seen here, where the UK government has announced a significant funding boost aimed...

Asking rents outside London have hit a new record high of GBP1,344 on average per month, having increased by 5.2% annually, according to a property website. The average rent advertised for London properties also reached a new record of GBP2,694 per...

Writing in Landlord Today,  Martin Sims Distribution Director at Molo Finance comments on holiday lets. The full article can be seen here, and says that the potential changes in capital gains tax and the looming budget considerations under the new...

Writing in Landlord Today, Ian Fletcher, Director of Policy at the British Property Federation says that the ongoing reforms in the private rented sector have sparked significant debate, particularly regarding the efficiency of court access, which...

Telegraph Money is launching a campaign 'calling on the Government to end the war on property investors and put a stop to further meddling that risks driving decent landlords out of the market.' The original article can be read here (subscription...

The Telegraph has run an article under the heading 'Labour’s tax on jobs ‘will scare away business’ The whole article can be read here (subscription may be necessary) and says that the potential rise in employers’ National Insurance (NI)...

Telegraph Money is calling on the Government to end the war on property investors and resist excessive reforms that risk driving decent landlords out of the market. It can be seen here (subscription may be necessary) and the argument outlined...

StepChange, the debt charity, has called for urgent reforms to the council tax debt collection system in the UK. It argues that the current system is causing undue harm to financially vulnerable individuals, exacerbating their debt problems and...

Brent Council in London has launched street-by-street surveys to identify landlords who are avoiding or have forgotten to buy the required licenses for privately rented properties. Since April 2024, all landlords in Brent (except those in the...

Agency group Lomond’s recent analysis reveals that the number of tenanted properties being listed for sale has dropped by almost 20% since June 2024, indicating that Labour’s Renters' Rights Bill has not yet triggered a significant exit of...

Brendan Geraghty, CEO of the Association for Rental Living (ARL), has expressed conditional support for Labour’s Renters Rights Bill. While he welcomes efforts to improve the rental experience and promote professionalism in the sector, he has...

Jonathan Rolande, a property expert and spokesman for the National Association of Property Buyers (NAPB), warns that banks are increasingly refusing mortgage applications based on flood risks. This trend is impacting homeowners on low-lying land...

According to recent research from Quick Move Now, over one in four property sales (29%) in England and Wales fell through between July and September 2024. The primary reason for these failures was buyers struggling to secure mortgages, accounting...

Propertymark has expressed support for the UK Government's proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) but has raised concerns that the planning system needs to be more region-specific. In its response to the Government's...

New research commissioned by the National Housing Federation (NHF) and conducted by Savills highlights the need for government intervention to meet the target of building 300,000 homes per year in England. This figure is critical for achieving the...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has recently become a landlord after moving to Downing Street, where she will live in the traditional residence of the Chancellor of the Exchequer at No. 11. According to the parliamentary register, she stands to earn more...

The UK property market is facing significant challenges, primarily driven by potential increases in capital gains tax (CGT) and government borrowing, which could impact mortgage rates. Recent discussions around Chancellor Rachel Reeves's upcoming...

A survey by buy-to-let lender Landbay reveals that 75.4% of landlords are significantly concerned about the proposed abolition of Section 21 "no-fault" evictions, which allows landlords to evict tenants without providing a reason once a fixed-term...