Tag: Housing Affordability

First-time buyers struggle as mortgage payments surge by ...
First-time buyers face tough market conditions as mortgage payments surge, according to new data.
Research by Rightmove reveals first-time...

Landlord exodus threatens the UK’s PRS – survey
A looming crisis will hit the UK’s private rented sector as two-thirds (67%) of landlords say they will either leave, reduce their...

Balance struck for rent control amendment but more landlo...
Two industry bodies claim while a balance may have been struck for rent controls in the Scottish Housing Bill, the policy still needs...

Lettings body warns against Renters’ Rights Bill cl...
Letting body safeagent is urging the government to withdraw two new clauses from the Renters’ Rights Bill, warning they could...

Scottish housing survey highlights diverging tenant needs
The latest Scottish Housing Survey underscores the distinct roles played by the private rented sector (PRS) and social housing in Scotland,

House prices edge upward as market shows signs of recovery
House prices in England and Wales saw a modest increase in November, rising 0.2% to an average of £358,800, e.surv reveals.
This marks...

Buy to let lending set to soar – IMLA
The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) is forecasting a 14% surge in buy to let lending in 2025, reaching £38 billion,