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The housing market has shifted since Covid as buying trends reverse

Five years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Great Britain’s property landscape has undergone a huge transformation, according to an analysis by Rightmove.
It says that there has been a stark reversal of trends that saw cities and coastal…

Capital Letters will cease operating by the end of 2025

London’s not-for-profit organisation for helping find homes to rent for homeless people, Capital Letters, has announced it will shut down by the end of 2025.
Among the issues are London’s landlords selling up and those who did rent at Local…

Paragon, YBS and MT Finance unveil new BTL mortgage offers

Paragon Bank, YBS Commercial Mortgages and MT Finance have rolled out updates to their mortgage and finance offerings, providing greater borrowing capacity and reduced costs.
Paragon has introduced a fresh range of buy to let mortgages at up to 80% loa…

One in 10 renters with children say they face rental discrimination

One in 10 parents who rent their homes report feeling discriminated against when searching for new accommodation simply because they have children, a study by FCC Paragon highlights.
The lettings solutions provider says that the Renters’ Rights B…

Rental demand surges while house prices stabilise – RICS

There has been a big rise in tenant demand with a strong showing of RICS’ members saying so – but there are fewer landlords offering homes.
Its UK Residential Property report for March highlights that this growth is the first since October …

Room rents fall in big cities as commuter towns see surge in demand

Room rents drop in London and Birmingham as renters move to commuter hotspots, according to new data.
Flat-sharing website SpareRoom reveals that Solihull and Smethwick have seen a surge in demand for rooms, as Birmingham rents fall for the fourth cons…

Molo cuts BTL mortgage rates and YBS wins top award

Molo Finance has lowered its buy to let (BTL) mortgage rates, offering fresh opportunities for landlords.
It has announced immediate cuts to its BTL rates, with two-year fixed rates now starting at 3.03% — a reduction of 10 basis points — and five-yea…

UK’s prime coastal property investment hotspots revealed

As the appetite for seaside homes in the UK continues to rise, investors are increasingly balancing lucrative returns against rising climate threats, one firm says.
Insurance firm Pikl says that with increasing property prices and affordability concern…

House prices rise for third consecutive month as data suggests a steady decline in negativity

The housing market could be heading for a summer boost, as house prices record a third consecutive month of growth, according to new data.
According to the latest e.surv House Price Index, the average sale price of homes in England and Wales rose by a…

Landlords reveal their costliest mistakes

Research has revealed a range of expensive mistakes that landlords make with 19% of them saying that costly renovations that failed to boost property value or rental income is the biggest regret.
The findings from Together also show that 16% of landlor…

Landlords are being forced out of the market warns industry body

Pressure on landlords continues to force them out of the private rented sector as tenant demand continues to jump, says industry body.
Propertymark’s Housing Insight report reveals demand continues to outstrip supply with the average number of applican…

Tenants shun bills-included rented homes

Landlords offering properties with bills included can command a hefty premium for doing so – but tenant demand is surprisingly scarce for these rental homes, research reveals.
The study from estate and letting agents Benham and Reeves examined ac…

London council buys another 193 ex-council homes to combat homelessness

A London council has announced plans to purchase 193 former council homes as it tries to combat a growing homelessness problem in the borough.
Islington Council says the move brings it closer to its target of securing 907 residences by March 2026 –

Former Tory MP warns of Renters’ Rights Bill consequences and media bias

Former Tory MP blasts one-sided media for misrepresenting landlords and says the Conservatives’ Renters (Reform) Bill was a compromise to avoid even worse reforms under a future government.
In a video interview with eviction expert and founder of Landl…

London councils’ landlord Capital Letters faces closure amid market challenges

Capital Letters, an organisation established by several London councils to tackle the growing homelessness issue and cut costs on temporary housing, stands on the verge of closure, according to Inside Housing.
Launched in 2019, Capital Letters describe…

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