First-time buyers, capitalising on relaxed lending rules and more affordable mortgages, have driven a 7.1% annual increase in the cost of first homes, according to Land Registry figures.
In March, these buyers paid an average of £231,000 for their pro…
Nearly a third (30%) of tenants searching for a home to rent describe their experience as average or worse, with some labelling it as poor or very poor, a survey reveals.
The research by Dwelly of more than 1,000 tenants found that prolonged timelines …
Labour says that more private landlords will need to play a bigger role in housing migrants, the Daily Telegraph reports.
The move will help meet Labour’s pledge to phase out migrant hotels, saving taxpayers an estimated £1 billion annually
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is calling for extra funding to help landlords install heat pumps.
Responding to the government consultation on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, the NRLA says landlords need long-term support and funding …
The government has handed councils new powers to crack down on long-term empty commercial properties.
Under new powers, councils can now take action against commercial landlords by auctioning leases of shops or offices left empty for more than 12 month…
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) have become devalued by landlords and are not an effective tool for decarbonising homes, claims new report.
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee (ESNZC) report reveals EPCs are deterring people from making t…
The average asking price for homes entering the market has fallen by 0.3% (£1,277) this month, reaching £378,240, according to Rightmove.
This unexpected June decline, contrasting with a typical 0.4% rise for the month over the past decade
Bradford has claimed the title of England’s top location for House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) yields, with six-bedroom properties delivering an impressive 15.2% return, research reveals.
According to COHO, an HMO management platform, its analys…
The private rented sector is experiencing a slowdown, with tenant registrations plummeting 17% in May compared to 2024, research reveals.
According to the Hamptons monthly lettings index, this marks the twelfth consecutive month of declining demand, wi…
The Renters’ Rights Bill will enter the report stage in the House of Lords on the 1 of July.
Members of the House of Lords will scrutinise the bill more closely over three days in July on the 1st
The Renters’ Rights Bill will enter the report stage in the House of Lords on the 1 of July.
Members of the House of Lords will scrutinise the bill more closely over three days in July on the 1st
The housing market showed no price movement in April, with average home prices in England and Wales holding steady at £359,200, according to the e.surv Acadata house price index.
Despite this stagnation, a stark regional divide has emerged
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