The UK government has a strategy to address the growing challenge of housing asylum seekers by acquiring empty homes and repurposing properties through partnerships with local councils, the Daily Telegraph reports. It says the initiative aims to reduce the dependence on hotels, which have been a contentious and expensive solution for accommodating migrants. Under the […]

Around 2.2 million would-be first-time buyers have been locked out of the property market since 2006, research reveals. According to the Building Societies Association (BSA), there’s a growing crisis for renters, particularly those aged 25-44. The BSA found that 59% of those tenants said they expected to own a home by now but remain stuck […]

A growing number of renters are turning to build-to-rent (BTR) properties, attracted by stable costs and lifestyle benefits, a study reveals. The analysis reveals that BTR is emerging as a preferred housing option for a diverse range of incomes and age groups, mirroring the broader private rented sector (PRS). The report shows that BTR tenants […]

A London council is to investigate tougher regulations for Houses in Multiple Occupancy (HMOs) to safeguard residents and improve living conditions, it says. Hillingdon Council has made the decision after a surge in private renting and growing concerns about substandard housing, criminal landlords and antisocial behaviour. The borough has seen a big rise in private […]

House values across Scotland have soared by an average of £10,654 over the past year, research reveals. According to an analysis of data, the average home price in Scotland jumped from £181,273 in June 2024, to £191,927 in May, marking a 5.9% annual increase. The findings from lettings and estate agency DJ Alexander Ltd, show […]

The housing market has experienced a big summer slowdown, with property searches plummeting by 17.89% between 21 June and 21 July, compared to the previous month. According to mortgage technology provider Twenty7tec, this decline equates to 273,296 fewer searches. Worryingly, it also marks a drop that is more than four times steeper than the 4.35% […]

Many leaseholders today find themselves sitting on a financial time bomb. Not because of economic turmoil or interest rates, but due to a simple decision – they waited. They waited for reform. The promises began in 2018 by the Law Commission – a bold vision of easier, cheaper lease extensions, abolition of marriage value, and […]

I bought my first rental property when I was 19. That was decades ago, and like many of you reading this, I didn’t just build a property portfolio, I built a business. It’s been the foundation of my family’s security, my independence, and my identity. Now, as I watch my own children, aged 33 and […]

We’re already over halfway through 2025. It’s hard to believe that in the blink of an eye we’ll be entering into 2026. We’ve been through a lot as landlords, the tax nightmares, refurb costs, struggling to rent, and the Renters’ Rights Bill edging closer to implementation. The list goes on. It’s a testament to many […]

Landlords summoned to address what a tenant describes as an ’emergency’ find that many of these issues prove to be minor inconveniences. A study by Direct Line business insurance reveals that 65% of landlords have been contacted to urgently handle trivial matters. These include replacing lightbulbs (22%), cleaning carpet stains (18%), assisting inebriated tenants locked […]

The UK’s housing market is poised for growth, with average house prices expected to climb by 24.5% over the next five years, a forecast from Savills reveals. The rise could add around £86,300 to the typical property value by 2029. Despite a sluggish start to 2025, the real estate firm has revised its projections which […]

The construction of Build-to-Rent homes in Scotland is dwindling, with a 15% drop in units under development in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. That’s according to a report by the Scottish Property Federation (SPF) and Savills. The SPF is now warning that without urgent action, which includes exempting […]

A fresh wave of enthusiasm for urban life has propelled house prices in the UK’s major cities to outstrip those in coastal and countryside regions, research reveals. According to new findings from eXp UK, which examined the UK house price index data for May, reveals that city properties have seen a robust annual growth rate […]

There appears to be a serious lack of understanding among self-managing landlords about the impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill which will usher in the biggest change to the PRS in 30 years. The Bill includes measures like banning Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions, moving to periodic tenancies and empowering tenants to contest unfair rent rises. […]

Part 1: The Legal and Financial Consequences That Most Landlords Overlook When a landlord passes away, it is not just a personal tragedy. It can trigger a complex chain of events affecting everything from mortgage contracts to tax liabilities, ownership rights, business continuity, and the security of dependents. Many landlords assume that their portfolio will […]

Cardiff’s CF24 postcode has emerged as the leading destination for buy to let investors in the first half of 2025, according to Paragon Bank. Its data shows the city has risen from fifth place last year, with the area’s appeal stemming from a robust rental market – 42% of properties are privately rented. Landlords there […]

Two major lenders have unveiled updates to their buy to let mortgage products, offering lower rates and enhanced broker incentives. Landbay has rolled out its Summer Special range, featuring five new products with competitive pricing, while YBS Commercial Mortgages has increased procuration fees for brokers and trimmed rates across its BTL portfolio. Landbay’s new Summer […]

A wave of eco-conscious property transactions is sweeping across England, with a notable rise in homes rated Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) C or higher changing hands. According to a study by Benham and Reeves, 61.3% of properties sold in the past year achieved this benchmark, marking a 1.5% rise compared to the previous four quarters. […]

Homes with a sea view are more than £88,000 more expensive than those without, according to new research. Data by RightMove reveals the average asking price for a home with a sea view in Great Britain is £363,181. Torbay in Devon is the area with the highest number of available homes listed with a sea […]

The UK’s buy to let sector saw strong growth in the first three months of 2025, with lending rising by 38.6% compared to last year. The figure comes from UK Finance which also reveals that 58,347 new BTL mortgages were finalised. The value of these loans in the first quarter soared to £10.5 billion, a […]

A revitalised commercial property market is witnessing an upswing, with retail investment leading the charge, Rightmove reveals. It says that enquiries to agents about retail property listings have rocketed by 35%, compared to the same period last year. That’s a stark contrast to the 15% decline seen last year. High-street retail, a cornerstone of the […]