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Landlord and proud?

Hi, I have been a landlord for nearly two decades and it has been more demanding than my corporate job.
For much of my working life, I worked for corporates ending my career at one of the world’s top insurance companies and was credited with thei…

UK house prices in 2025 will grow despite economic challenges

The recent rise in annual house price growth which saw prices reach their highest point since November 2022, stands in stark contrast with news of the fastest decline in manufacturing output in 11 months, Knight Frank says.
The firm’s head of UK …

Scotland’s BTL market collapses as rent controls bite

There’s a lesson for private sector landlords in England with data showing that Scotland’s buy to let market is collapsing after rent controls were implemented.
According to the Daily Telegraph, the number of Scotland’s landlords inve…

London rents will rise slightly as market adjusts – Chestertons

London’s private rented sector is experiencing a period of moderation, with Chestertons forecasting rent increases of just 1.5% – that’s slightly lower than predicted inflation – in 2025.
This follows a year of slower rent growt…

More homes on sale with higher EPC ratings

Research reveals that 60% of all homes reaching the market over the past year held an EPC rating of C or above – an increase of 1.6% compared to the previous year.
The findings from epIMS

Young homeownership on the rise – but inequality widens

Young millennials are more likely to own homes than older millennials were at the same age, but rising homeownership rates are largely benefiting wealthier households, research reveals.
According to Resolution Foundation, homeownership rates among youn…

The importance of building insurance for landlords

When renting out a property, you need to be careful of several risks.
Imagine your property being damaged by a fire, flood, or even a car collision – and worst of all, not having the proper insurance to cover the costs.

2025: A perfect storm for landlords AND tenants?

Oh, dear. It’s 2025 and the private rented sector is set for one of its biggest upheavals in years – possibly decades.
Landlords are facing unprecedented challenges, thanks to the Renters’ Rights Bill and EPC deadline nonsense, but th…

Revealed: Where most homes sold in 2024

Estate agents in Scotland sold the most homes in 2024, with next year to be busy due to stamp duty changes.
According to GetAgent, Scotland tops the table with 54,428 transactions, accounting for 15% of the national total.

Landlords warned against costly EPC upgrades

Landlords are being warned not to rush into installing heat pumps as a solution to improve their rental properties’ Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).
While the government strongly promotes heat pump adoption, analysis reveals that these sy…

UK house prices end 2024 with strong growth – Nationwide

The UK’s house prices ended 2024 on a positive note, with a 4.7% increase compared to December 2023, Nationwide reports.
It says this growth, while strong, kept prices slightly below the peak reached in the summer of 2022.

The key areas for property investors to watch in 2025

The UK’ property investors will be facing a turbulent year, navigating a complex landscape of economic and political headwinds, one expert predicts.
Tom Brown, the managing director of real estate at Ingenious, a specialist investment platform

Propertymark guides Welsh agents on new building safety rules

Propertymark has collaborated with the Welsh government to produce an in-depth guide on building safety for letting agents operating in Wales.
The guide aims to help agents understand the new rules and how they impact freeholders

Homeowners stay nine years on average before selling

Homeowners who sold their home in the last 18 months, spent an average of nine years in their previous home, according to Zoopla.
The property portal shows two peaks in seller activity over the last eighteen months, with a third (33%) of sales taking …

Positive property market for 2025 as stamp duty changes drive surge in transactions

The majority of letting agents (76%) believe 2025 will be a positive year for the property market, but the looming stamp duty deadline means buyers will need to act quickly to complete before costs rise.
According to GetAgent

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