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This property type is setting a new standard
A new generation of park homes is redefining what affordable living means in Britain. Fresh analysis from Regency Living shows that modern park homes are not only a lower-cost alternative to traditional housing but are built to a higher energy standard that guarantees lasting savings on heating and power. According to Regency Living, one of…
Read MoreAhead of the Autumn Budget: What landlords and brokers should watch for
With the Autumn Budget now just two weeks away, speculation is mounting about what the Chancellor will announce – particularly regarding the property sector. In case you are working on any preview pieces, please find below expert commentary from my client, Paresh Raja (CEO of Market Financial Solutions), on what the Budget could mean for…
Read MoreThousands of HMOs still contain life-threatening hazards
The Renters’ Rights Act has finally become law. Among its many provisions, it gives local authorities greater power to crack down on Category 1 hazards in rented homes, including within the HMO sector. HMO landlords are now being urged to act swiftly after new research by Inventory Base revealed that more than 2,300 HMOs in England…
Read MoreFMB launches first construction training academy to tackle workforce shortages
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has started an innovative construction training academy aimed at addressing the critical skills shortage and getting more people into working in the industry. In partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, the Wanstead-based academy offers a 12-month pilot scheme designed to equip…
Read MoreRenters’ Rights Bill: lettings experts outline key changes landlords must prepare for
Following the long-awaited Renters Rights Bill achieving Royal Assent, lettings and compliance experts at Beresfords Group are advising landlords to start preparing now for the most significant reform to the private rented sector in decades. While the bill has now officially become law, much of its detail including implementation dates and transitional arrangements remains unclear.…
Read MoreHodge Bank announces loans up to £3m, creating even more flexible borrowing options
Specialist mortgage lender, Hodge Bank, has increased its maximum loan size to £3m at 75% LTV and up to £1m at 90% LTV, in an effort to help customers with complex incomes borrow more, and secure homes for their future. The lender continues to work with the broker community to understand what it can do…
Read MoreEngland’s south coast sees highest rent increase in UK
Southampton, Portsmouth and Worthing average rent prices rise by +8%, the highest rise in the UK Renters in Yorkshire get the most for their money with UK’s lowest average rents of £978 Landlords didn’t flock to sell up, amidst Renters’ Rights Act anticipation A report released from one of the UK’s leading estate and…
Read MoreBritain’s most desirable military towns where homes command premiums as high as 51%
The latest research from eXp UK has revealed that homes located close to some of Britain’s most prominent military towns command a price premium of up to 51% when compared to property values across their wider local authority areas. eXp UK analysed property values across 12 postcode districts home to major Army, Navy and RAF locations,…
Read MoreLabour tax tirade hits UK with largest millionaire exodus of all global nations
The latest analysis from international property consultancy, Astons, reveals that the UK has seen the sharpest annual decline in its millionaire population of any country, a trend driven by sweeping tax hikes targeting high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) – including increases to Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, and major reforms to the non-dom regime. As a result, more…
Read MoreOne in eight business chiefs set to leave UK over tax burden
Nearly two out of three (63%) SME owners and bosses believe the government does not do enough to encourage business growth in the UK More than two out of five (42%) say Government policy is unsupportive of businesses The leaders of one in eight (12%) small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – equivalent to around 680,000…
Read MoreRental price and average salary tracker – October 2025
Regional divergence is increasing in the private rental market Wales and the North East are experiencing the most acute affordability pressures • In Wales, the average rent jumped +3.0% month-on-month (from £995 in September to £1,025 in October), however, year-on-year, the typical salary needed to secure a home fell slightly −0.4%, from £30,870 to £30,750.…
Read MoreAlmost one in five first-time buyers seeking max 60% LTV mortgages
Almost one in three (31%) first-time buyers are opting for 90% LTV mortgages, and a further 10% are looking at 95% LTV options. This hints at many first-time buyers relying on 5-10% deposits. This translates to £13,650 to £27,300 at the average UK house price of £272,995 [source]. Almost one in five (17%) first-time buyers…
Read MoreProperty values bounce back in October
The latest Halifax Property Index shows that: – House prices rose by +0.6% in October vs a fall of -0.3% in September Fourth time in last five months that the average price has increased Average property price now £299,862, edging up to a new record high Annual rate of growth rises to +1.9% (up from…
Read MoreUK house prices rise at fastest pace since January
House prices rose by +0.6% in October vs a fall of -0.3% in September Fourth time in last five months that the average price has increased Average property price now £299,862, edging up to a new record high Annual rate of growth rises to +1.9% (up from +1.3% in September) Mortgage approvals reach highest level…
Read MoreBank of England Hold’s Interest Rates at 4%
With the Bank of England holding Interest Rates at 4%, here are some thoughts from the Industry. Matt Smith, Rightmove’s mortgages expert: “Ahead of one of the most widely anticipated and discussed Autumn Budgets of recent times, it was unlikely the Bank would go for another interest rate cut so close to the announcement and…
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