Rental Reform

Rental Reform

There's good news for the buy to let sector as mortgage product availability is showing signs of stability, according to the independent Moneyfactscompare site. ...
New research from fast-growing agency group Lomond  has revealed the top 10 postcodes that are currently offering the strongest rental yields to British buy to let investors.  ...
The total return of the average buy-to-let property has reduced by 6% over the last two years, driven by a sharp increase in mortgage costs and agency fees and a reduction in capital appreciation. ...
Shawbrook is enhancing its support for professional landlords and property investors seeking larger, more complex financing solutions, increasing its maximum loan size to £35m and launching a new team for big-ticket loans.  ...
For first time buyers, renting is cheaper than buying in most of the UK according to new data from the Halifax. ...
The average landlord looking to offload their portfolio from April 6 stands to save 4% on the rate of Capital Gains Tax. ...
The largest lettings agency in Scotland says purchases by landlords and other investor buyers in that country have risen sharply despite soaring taxes. ...
The prime London sales market recorded both price and transaction falls in February, while in lettings, rental growth increased slightly and activity levels improved, although they remain low in a longer-term context. ...
New and past landlords tempted back to Buy to Let have been warned - passive income from property isn’t easy.  ...
Aldermore has named Bristol, as the best city for landlords to invest in for 2024.  ...
Total value of UK housing fell marginally in 2023 by 0.3 per cent or £27 billion, but remains significantly higher than the pre-pandemic average. ...
Labour leader Sir Kier Starmer has confirmed that Awaab’s Law - putting a strict timescale on urgent repairs being done - will be extended into the private rental sector. ...
The number of landlords who have fallen behind on their mortgages has jumped, says lenders trade body UK Finance. ...
Glasgow has been revealed as the UK city with the biggest rise in the number of buy to let properties in the past year, closely followed by Nottingham, Leeds and Bristol. ...
A new analysis of the top 30 holiday hotspots across England has tried to quantify the premium for homes on sale. ...
Rightmove cuts its 2026 outlook as asking values decline and...
Mortgage rates have recorded their biggest monthly fall since October...
UK rents accelerate while property values weaken, with signs London’s...
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