The Renters’ Rights Bill has passed its third reading in the House of Commons on 14th January 2025 and is now heading to the House of Lords for further scrutiny. While some changes have been made to the Bill during its Committee Stage, the core elements remain largely unchanged. The Bill is expected to become law in the spring, significantly altering the landscape for landlords and tenants alike.
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Room Rental Yields Stabilising After Two Years of Significant Increases
In the past two years, the UK rental market for rooms and house shares has experienced consistent increases. However, recent data shows that these rises are beginning to slow, suggesting a stabilisation that may bring relief to renters.
Continue reading Room Rental Yields Stabilising After Two Years of Significant IncreasesUpdate on Mortgage Interest Rates and Projections
With a number of mortgage rate drops announced by major lenders in recent months – both before and after the base rate cut by the Bank of England to 5.0%, investors are understandably delighted. Leading lender Nationwide have actually dropped their five-year fixed rate to under 4% and other have now followed.
Continue reading Update on Mortgage Interest Rates and ProjectionsEnergy efficiency: New targets announced by Labour
Ed Miliband, Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary, confirmed the plans last week that landlords have until 2030 to get their rented properties to an EPC ‘C’ rating.
Continue reading Energy efficiency: New targets announced by LabourRenting vs. Owning a Property in the UK: A Cost Comparison
The decision to rent or buy a home is one of the most significant financial choices many people will make in their lifetime. Both renting and owning a property in the UK come with their unique sets of costs, benefits, and drawbacks.
Continue reading Renting vs. Owning a Property in the UK: A Cost ComparisonTips to Help You Spot a Rogue or Fake Lettings Agency
Deciding which letting agency to use can be a daunting proposition. In many ways it’s similar to the process and thoughts we go through when choosing a contractor to do work on our property or buying a second-hand car.
Continue reading Tips to Help You Spot a Rogue or Fake Lettings AgencyRising number of guarantors needed since pandemic
Rising number of guarantors needed since pandemic.
Landlords are generally a cautious bunch – and rightly so. Aside from their main home, the rental properties they own are significant investments and therefore decisions who to rent to are not taken lightly and will always be means tested.
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House prices in Kent – what is the market doing right now?
Everyone is aware by now that house prices in the UK have been rising at a rapid rate in recent months and indeed for several years (excluding the early stages of the pandemic). However, six popular towns in Kent have seen amongst the highest sustained rises in the UK over the last decade.
