Hailed by the Government as the fix for first time buyers entering the property market, the scheme is apparently not making property more affordable, making...
According to the latest Rightmove House Price Index, mortgage payments are only slightly higher than rental prices, making it no longer significantly cheaper to rent....
26 June 2024 – The UK voting system is such that it’s difficult for smaller parties to get into government. However, they are a vital...
In his Spring Statement, the Chancellor has announced a VAT cut on insulation and energy saving products from 5% to zero, to help home owners...
Regulation of the up-and-coming market could reduce negative experiences and enable more people to benefit from the availability of short-term rentals, according to lettings payment...
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has unveiled his mini-budget, in which he announced a permanent cut to the Stamp Duty Land tax (SDLT). As part of the...
Labour has unveiled plans that would see indefinite tenancies being introduced should they be returned to government. John Healey, the shadow housing secretary, says the...
As landlords become increasingly dependent on rental incomes, many are finding themselves at the mercy of tax hikes, a spike in void periods and jobless...
First-time buyers will be able to apply to the new Help to Buy scheme from December 16, 2020, enabling more struggling would-be owners to step...
19 September 2023 – Despite high mortgage rates the property market has started to pick up again, with 12% more new listings in the first...
24 October 2023 – There are rumours the Treausry is considering to put in place measures to support the property market. Stamp duty cuts are...
London has retained the top spot in the European Regional Economic Growth Index (E-REGI) for the third year running and the 11th time since 2000....
The UK Government announced on Tuesday that from this week 50,000 homes will be upgraded using green improvements and money from a £562m fund to...
The most upbeat prediction for 2021 is a 4pc increase in property prices, despite the stamp duty holiday and the Covid furlough scheme coming to...
Investors are being encouraged to review their portfolios promptly as the market for buy-to-let landlords seeking mortgages has improved greatly over the last few weeks....
A new rental protection scheme designed to ensure that landlords receive the rent due to them, and that is due to come into force in...
