Rightmove's latest house price index reveals that landlords looking to exit the market due to high taxes and regulatory burdens may benefit from an encouraging "buyer buzz." Despite a typical August drop in asking prices (down 1.5%), market conditions are improving....
Landlord Today has published an article stating that the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), a free-market think tank, has published an extensive review of global rent control policies, concluding that while such measures may initially lower rents, they often lead to...
London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s long-standing campaign to secure rent control powers appears to have been shut down by the Labour government. Despite Khan’s persistent efforts, media reports indicate that Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has ruled out devolving powers to...
Doug Shephard, director of the Home website, has raised concerns that Labour's proposed Renters Rights Bill and other legislative changes could significantly disrupt the UK lettings sector. In his latest market analysis, Shephard warns that these reforms, which may...
The House of Commons report can be seen here explaining that Freehold estate charges refer to fees that homeowners in private or mixed-tenure estates must pay for the maintenance of shared areas and facilities, such as roads and open spaces, which are not managed by...
Cornwall Insight have released their final October-December 2024 price cap forecast. "We are forecasting energy bills will be £1,714 a year for a typical dual fuel consumer. This would represent a 9% increase compared to the July price cap. Breakdown: Standing...
The recent "Mail on Sunday" report on the buy-to-let sector emphasizes the challenges landlords currently face due to rising costs and stricter regulations. The buy-to-let market has entered a period of stagnation, driven by high interest rates, reduced tax relief,...
A recent Financial Times report highlights that rent now consumes a higher proportion of household incomes than at any time in the past seven years. This rise is part of a broader trend where rent costs have surged faster than income growth, creating significant...
The Rightmove Price Index has been released, it can be seen here, and shows that the start of 2024 shows a cautiously optimistic trend in the UK property market, with both buyer and seller activities picking up significantly compared to the same period last year. New...
Landlord Today has published an article from Lucian Cook, Savills director of residential research which can be seen here, and says that the Renters (Reform) Bill was an ambitious attempt to address longstanding issues in the UK’s private rental sector, but its...
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