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Industry expert says the Renters Rights Bill might destabilise housing market
Professor Joe Nellis, co-creator of the Halifax House Price Index and economic adviser at MHA, has issued a stark warning about the potential impact of Angela Rayner’s Renters Rights Bill on the UK housing market. Speaking in the wake of the latest...
Supreme Court ruling on financial abuse and its impact on the mortgage and property market
The UK Supreme Court ruled last week that a lender had a duty to investigate whether a woman was under the undue influence of her partner when she took out a mortgage that would be used partly to pay off her partner’s debts. The Supreme Court held...
Halifax House Price Index for May
The latest Halifax Price index has been released. It can be seen here, and in summary: Headline Findings (May 2025): Monthly Change:House prices fell by 0.4% in May, reversing April’s 0.3% increase. Annual Growth:Slowed to 2.5%, down from 3.2% in...
Private Rented Sector Facing Pressure from Rising Population, Says Paragon CEO
Nigel Terrington, Chief Executive of Paragon Bank, has highlighted growing pressure on the UK’s private rented sector due to population growth and high levels of immigration. He told The Times that a shortage of landlords is contributing to the...
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024–25 – update
The House of Commons Library has released an update on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024–25. The full report can be seen here, and in summary says: The Planning and Infrastructure Bill, introduced on 11 March 2025, aims to reform the...
Is Being a Landlord Still Worth It in 2025?
The Sunday Times has run an article under the heading 'Is Being a Landlord Still Worth It in 2025?' It can be seen here, says that Buy-to-let has become a more complex and less tax-friendly investment over the past decade. Rising interest rates,...
Can you still make money from UK property?
The Financial Times has run an article asking ' Can you still make money from UK property?' It can be seen here, and the Key Points from the FT Article: The Buy-to-Let Crunch (2024–2025): Declining Profitability Rising mortgage rates are...
Taxing Landlords Could Worsen Housing Crisis, Experts Warn
Speculation is growing that landlords could face new tax burdens in the forthcoming spending review and autumn Budget, as the Government looks for ways to raise revenue without breaking its manifesto pledge not to tax "working people." Proposed Tax...
HMO Yields Reach Up to 12.5% in Some Regions, Research Finds
New research from Excellion Capital reveals that converting standard residential properties into Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) could deliver gross rental yields as high as 12.5% in parts of England—more than double the typical yield of 5-6%...
Landlords Missing Out on Green Mortgage Rates Due to Outdated EPCs
New research from Paragon Bank reveals that over half (57%) of landlords who have improved the energy efficiency of their properties have not commissioned a new EPC assessment afterward—potentially missing out on access to lower green mortgage...
And the hypocrisy continues – Bristol Council Rents from Banned Landlord
An investigation by The Bristol Cable has revealed that Bristol City Council is indirectly renting properties from Naomi Knapp, a landlord who was handed a five-year banning order in 2022 for multiple housing offences related to substandard HMOs....
Is Brent Council being hypocritical?
Brent Council has written to many stakeholders urging them to become involved in the consultation on licensing to ' Help drive up standards for renters in Brent'. This is the same time that itself received a damning judgement from the Regulator of...
At last, landlords know the new EPC methodology
After a considerable delay, the Government has finally released the updated methodology for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) — known as RdSAP 10 iHowz has long been urging government ministers to release this methodology before introducing...
Latest English Housing Survey just released
The English Housing Survey 2023–2024 provides crucial insights for UK residential landlords, particularly those operating in the private rented sector (PRS). This year's survey, the first since 2019–2020 unaffected by COVID-19 disruptions,...
One in Three Landlords at Risk of £30,000 Fine Over EICR Failings
New research reveals widespread gaps in legal compliance among UK landlords — putting many at risk of steep fines and legal setbacks. Nearly one in five landlords are unaware that failing to hold a valid Electrical Installation Condition Report...
Planning Restrictions Scrapped for Heat Pumps and EV Chargers
Big boost for landlords and agents making low-carbon upgrades From 29 May 2025, landlords and agents in England will benefit from new planning freedoms allowing easier installation of air source heat pumps and EV chargers—a significant step forward...
Landlords Permitted to Raise Rents to Cover EPC Upgrade Costs, Government Confirms
The Telegraph is reporting that, in a significant development for the private rented sector, the Labour Party has confirmed that landlords will be allowed to reflect the cost of mandatory energy efficiency improvements in their rent prices. Under...
Planning Reforms & Developer Warning
Support, Not Penalties”: Concerns Mount Over Labour’s New Housing Delivery Rules As part of the UK Government’s push to "get Britain building again", Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has unveiled radical new reforms targeting private developers....
EPC Reform Alert
New proposals to mandate all private rented homes reach EPC C by 2028 (new tenancies) and 2030 (existing) are sparking alarm across the industry — and Propertymark is pushing back. The government’s plan to set a £15,000 cap on required...
Renters Ready to Push Back on Rent Increases
With the Renters’ Rights Bill making its way through Parliament, tenants may soon have the legal right to challenge above-market rent increases – and it’s already shifting the conversation. A recent survey by Leaders Romans Group (LRG) found that...
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Lewisham Council being investigated
The Housing Ombudsman has launched a special investigation into Lewisham Council, a Labour council in south London,...
Holiday lets tax change will hit local economies
The abolition of the furnished holiday lettings (FHL) tax regime, confirmed earlier this week, will significantly harm...
Cut in base rate
Rate cut squeaks through in super-tight decision The Bank of England has cut the base rate from 5.25% to 5% The Bank...
RICS Welcomes Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner’s Planning Reforms
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has expressed strong support for Deputy Prime Minister Angela...
Who will be the next Chairperson for the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee?
Election of New Chairperson for the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee Overview The UK Parliament has...
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