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Coventry City Council has introduced a licensing condition requiring landlords or managing agents of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) to hold the utility accounts in their name. This applies to gas, electricity, water and council tax, with an exception only for HMOs let to a
Annual rental growth in the UK remains near a one-year high, with latest figures showing increases of around 6% in some regions. Landlords are reporting that rising costs—particularly energy bills, maintenance expenses, and compliance with new regulations—are squeezing their marg
With the Autumn Budget imminent, speculation about increased taxes on landlords is causing unease across the UK property sector. Proposals such as higher capital gains tax and a new annual property tax risk adding to the already substantial fiscal burden landlords face. Our data
UK Finance data for Q2 2026 shows buy-to-let mortgage lending rose by 21% year-on-year, reaching its highest level in over two years. This jump indicates lenders are more willing to finance landlords, possibly reflecting improved credit conditions or competitive mortgage products
The prospect of a Bank of England interest rate increase in November is already tightening the mortgage market. Data from lenders show a sharp reduction in available fixed-rate deals, with many popular products vanishing from the market in recent weeks. This contraction is likely
The Office for National Statistics reports that average UK house prices increased by 0.9% year-on-year to £273,000 in August 2026. This marks the fourth straight month of slowing annual growth, down from 1.2% in May. For investors, this deceleration suggests the market is losing
Buy to let lending in the UK increased by 25 per cent in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, with the total value of loans reaching £10.7 billion. This jump coincides with a 20.6 per cent rise in the number of new loans, hitting 58,051, according to
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal a £52 monthly increase in average UK private rents over the year to September, pushing the average rent to £1,406. This 3.8% annual rise in rents remains steady compared to August, signalling persistent pressure on
Stamp duty reform continues to dominate the property industry’s agenda ahead of the Autumn Budget, reflecting persistent concerns over transaction costs in the UK housing market. Industry bodies are pushing for adjustments that could ease the burden on buyers and stimulate market
A national ranking of 20 UK postcode districts by gross rental yield, built from districts with enough live sale and rental listings to trust. TS1 leads at 10.0% and the median district in the ranking sits at 8.6%. The article explains why a headline gross yield is where analysis starts rather than where it ends.
An England only ranking of postcode districts by gross rental yield, built from live listings with sample floors applied. TS1 leads at 10.0%, the median across the table is 8.5%, and almost every leading district sits in the North or the Midlands.
A ranking of 20 UK postcode districts by the share of active listings with an asking price cut in the last ninety days. WC1N leads at 46.7%, and the median across the ranking is 36.7%. Listings coverage means the figures show where cuts are visible rather than a precise count.
Gen H’s latest mortgage pricing update reveals a nuanced approach to risk and demand across different loan-to-value bands. The lender has trimmed two-year fixed rates by 20 basis points at higher LTVs (85% to 90%), with these now starting at 6.74%. Meanwhile, rates have increased
September’s rental data reveals a nuanced picture for UK landlords and investors. While the national average rent nudged up 0.4% month-on-month to £1,387, eight out of twelve UK regions actually saw rents decline. This divergence highlights the growing disparity between London an
Recent data from eXp UK reveals that 41% of homes currently on the market in England have seen their asking prices reduced. Out of 403,962 listings, 165,647 now sit below their initial advertised price. This represents an increase of 5,786 reduced-price properties since August, i
Data from Rushbrook reveals 1,322 property portfolios currently on the market across England, with asking prices nearing £1.4 billion. London’s share of this value is notable, representing almost a third of the total, despite the South East having a greater number of portfolios a
Recent tribunal decisions in Manchester and Leeds highlight an important challenge for landlords: demonstrating that their proposed rent is justified, not just by the size of the increase but by solid evidence. The tribunal rulings show that a modest rent rise alone will not suff
Prime central London rental yields have climbed to a 17-year peak, reaching levels last seen in 2009. This shift reflects a tightening rental supply as landlords grow increasingly cautious amid ongoing market uncertainties. According to data from Property Industry Eye, yields in
The Chancellor’s announcement that Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rates will remain unchanged provides a degree of certainty for buy-to-let investors ahead of the upcoming Budget. With CGT rates currently at 18% for basic rate taxpayers and 28% for higher rate taxpayers on residential p
Rightmove’s October data highlights a clear trend: rising mortgage costs are forcing sellers in many lower-priced regions to reduce their asking prices. Four out of five of the most affordable areas in Great Britain have seen price cuts. This suggests that affordability constrain
