Landlords never signed up to become compliance officers, legal experts, or legislative gurus. They signed up to invest in property. And yet, the weight of the regulatory obligation that’s landed on their shoulders has never been heavier. And that’s even before the Renters’ Rights Act came in and reshaped the entire private rented sector. This […]
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Flats are 40% cheaper to buy than houses: the best value for 30 years The price gap between the cost of flats and the cost of houses is the widest since records began. Factor in active leasehold reforms and flats are a budget-friendly option worth considering. Houses now cost 1.7 times the price of a
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The average home has increased 15.3% in value since 2021 If you’ve owned your home for five years, there’s a good chance it’ll be worth more now than it was in 2021 – with the average UK home’s value rising by £36,100. How does your home compare? £36,100 in value has been added to the
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House prices in 2026 are being shaped less by timing and more by pricing. Homes priced correctly are still selling at a steady pace, while homes that have ambitious pricing are taking longer to sell. Homes priced in line with local market and buyer demand are still selling at a steady pace Ambitious pricing is
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Mortgage demand softened as anticipated in the second quarter due to affordability pressures exacerbated by rising borrowing costs, a finance firm reports. But it says things are likely to improve in the second half of 2026. Stonebridge’s Mortgage Market Index says the average rate rose in the second quarter of this year to 4.97%. It
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Market Overview The UK housing market continues to rebalance as elevated stock levels coincide with softer buyer demand. While more properties are available for sale, reduced demand is translating into fewer agreed sales, longer transaction times and a greater proportion of listings requiring price reductions. Despite increasingly cautious house price forecasts, underlying affordability has improved
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Government plans to make certain qualifications and information mandatory for estate agents Estate agents look set to face significant new obligations under government proposals designed to speed up property transactions and reduce the number of sales that collapse before completion. The reforms would require agents and sellers to provide key information about a property at
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Letting agents and landlords will no longer be permitted to hold tenants’ deposits in their own bank accounts under further reforms planned by the government as part of its overhaul of the private rented sector Housing minister Matthew Pennycook has confirmed plans to abolish insured tenancy deposit schemes, which currently allow landlords and agents to
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Looking for property features that add value to your home the in summer? Adding up to £30,000 to your home’s value? A recent survey of which features can boost your homes price during the summer months reveals the most sought after features. Homes with outdoor features like a south-facing garden, entertainment area and hot tub
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With lower house prices and fast trains. We look at the UK’s best commuter towns, where value meets convenience. The UK’s best commuter towns offer house prices up to 61% lower than the nearest city, within an hour travel by train Near Newcastle, Shildon is the most affordable commuter town with £73,800 on average house
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