Government UK House Price Index shows annual growth but month-on-month standstill
The latest Government UK House Price Index has been released, showing an average annual increase of 8.6% for February 2021.…
Government statistics show 353,000 private tenants in rent arrears at end of 2020
Yesterday (21st April 2021) new statistics from the Government were released showing that almost one in five private renters in England are…
Rent guarantee could help Universal Credit claimants find a privately rented home
A study has been undertaken to explore ways to encourage private rental sector (PRS) landlords to support tenancies from people receiving…
UK landlords show increased interest in green buy-to-let mortgages
Three in every five landlords are now interested in green buy-to-let mortgages, according to research by Mortgages for Business. 62%…
Having a garden could boost your property value by 5%
According to a study by the AA, having garden space on your property can lift its value by 5%. The study…
Two years have passed since Government pledged to end ‘no-fault’ evictions
This week saw the two-year anniversary of the Government making the decision to end Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions in the…
Staycation boom has led to increase in property investors seeking holiday let tax advice
Demand for holiday lets as the UK prepares prepare for a ‘staycation summer’ has led to an increase in requests…
‘Lack of speed’ ranked as the biggest problem in property transactions
A lack of speed when it comes to property transactions is the biggest problem facing estate agents, according to research…
Will call for rent controls in London leave tenants worse off?
A new analysis published by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) shows that rent controls called for by London mayor…
Top tips for tenants looking to furnish their rental homes
Kate Faulkner, founder of Propertychecklists.co.uk, has provided tips for renters looking to make a rental property feel like home. The golden…