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Thousands of Brits to get home insulation grants The "Eco Plus" scheme, announced recently by the government, will provide insulation grants to thousands of households across the UK. It is...

Sharpest house price fall in two years The average house price in the UK fell at the sharpest pace since early 2021, according to figures from Halifax. Prices fell by 0.4% in October, which was...

SDLT threshold changes In the UK mini-budget in September, the government announced that it would increase the threshold at which SDLT must be paid on the purchase of residential properties in...

Liz Truss states that landlords have been treated unfairly Our new prime minister, Liz Truss, has publicly stated that she believes landlords were unjustly treated by previous governments and...

Rents have grown at the fastest rate in 16 years New research published by the online real estate portal, Rightmove, has revealed that rental prices have grown at their fastest yearly rate in...

Variable rate mortgages causing buy-to-let profits to plummet Variable rate mortgages are becoming increasingly popular in the UK. However, as interest rates rise, so do mortgage payments. This...

Will taxing landlords at the source become the norm? Under a proposed new scheme aimed at reducing rental fraud, letting agents and property websites would collect and report tax on behalf of landlords. This proposal has been met with firm opposition by finance professionals and landlords.

Welcome to our monthly newsletter for property landlords. We hope you find this informative and please contact us to discuss any matters further. Regulation of the Private Rented Sector In April,...

Property prices continue to rise despite the higher cost of living It’s no secret that the cost of living is increasing. With energy prices soaring and hikes in interest rates, this has put a...

Welcome to our monthly newsletter for property landlords. We hope you find this informative and please contact us to discuss any matters further. Record cash increase for UK properties In the...