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Are tax rises on the way?

Rachel Reeves, the new Chancellor, has indicated that tax increases are still likely in her October 30 Budget, despite positive signs of economic growth in the second quarter of the year. The UK economy expanded by 0.6% in the three months to June, following 0.7%...

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Landlords facing large financial challenge

UK landlords are facing an enormous financial challenge, with a £24 billion price tag looming as they work to meet the government's new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) standards by 2030. According to research by property technology firm Reapit, approximately 2.7...

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Mortgage market review

Housing market activity was relatively subdued during the first half of the year, reflecting persistent affordability pressures. Political and economic uncertainty was also heightened in the period and this may have influenced potential purchase and refinancing...

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Rents still rising

According to recent research by the TDS Charitable Foundation, more than a third of landlords in England who raised rents did so to keep pace with local market rates as the rental market continues to be strained by a housing shortage. The report found that 60% of...

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Will the Government achieve its energy plans?

The government’s revived plan to mandate all private rented homes in the UK achieve an EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rating of C or above by 2030 faces significant challenges, according to a recent analysis by Hamptons Lettings Agency. While the Conservatives...

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Rent controls would force many to sell

Recent research conducted by Pegasus Insight highlights significant challenges in the private rental sector, particularly in England and Wales. Key findings indicate that: 82% of landlords are experiencing strong tenant demand, particularly in the South West, South...

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Landlord has several rental properties seized

Merton Council in south London has seized several rental properties from a landlord who persistently failed to license them, marking one of the first instances of such an action in the UK. Using Interim Management Orders (IMOs), the council has taken temporary control...

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