The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has proposed rent controls capped at CPI inflation within tenancies, combined with reversing Section 24 mortgage interest restrictions and applying National Insurance to rental income. The charity claims the measures could save renters £1,200 annually by 2030 without triggering landlord exits. The post Think tank proposes rent controls with tax reforms appeared first on...
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Buy-to-let landlords are increasingly adopting professional business strategies and targeting higher-yield investments to offset rising costs from taxation, compliance requirements and interest rates. The sector has evolved significantly over the past decade from a passive investment approach to a more active, business-focused model. The post Buy-to-let investors shift to higher-yield strategies appeared...
A Surrey landlord has been fined £5,000 by Tandridge District Council after inspections revealed serious safety hazards at a rental property in Lingfield. The penalties included £3,000 for failing to comply with an improvement notice and £2,000 for letting without a valid Energy Performance Certificate. The post Surrey landlord fined £5,000 for safety breaches appeared first on...
Average rental arrears reached a record £2,281 in the first quarter of the year, according to new data from deposit alternative provider Reposit. The figures show arrears increased by 2% year-on-year, suggesting the pace of growth is slowing following sharp rises in recent years. The post Rental arrears reach record high of £2,281 in Q1 appeared first on...
Analysis of Land Registry data reveals significant regional disparities in UK property price performance, with northern regions outpacing southern markets in recent growth but lagging substantially over longer timeframes. London prices remain 19% below inflation-adjusted values since 2022, whilst the North East shows a 23% shortfall since 2005. The post Regional property price divergence reveals market...
The number of estate agencies and property businesses in critical financial distress increased by 19.1% in Q1 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, according to Begbies Traynor Group. By the end of March 2026, 7,719 businesses in the real estate and property services sector were classified as being in critical financial distress. The post Estate agency financial distress rises 19% year-on-year...
A West Midlands property developer and lettings agent has received a 22-month suspended prison sentence after fraudulently obtaining Covid-19 business support loans totalling £125,000. Harjinder Singh was also banned from acting as a company director for seven years. The post Lettings agent receives suspended sentence for Covid loan fraud appeared first on...
Avamore Capital has provided £3.3 million in development finance for a six-unit residential scheme that includes substantial highway infrastructure work. The 18-month facility marks the lender's first transaction with a newly formed borrower partnership. The post Avamore funds £3.3m development with highway works appeared first on...
A 21-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) scheme on Iffley Road in Oxford has secured £3.05 million in bridge-to-let financing from specialist lender Aspen. The funding package, structured at 80% loan-to-value on day one, includes an initial advance of £2.05 million to refinance the existing purchase loan and continue construction works. The post Oxford HMO scheme secures £3m bridge-to-let funding...
Property inspection platform TouchRight is pursuing additional CRM integrations following the completion of its connection with Alto's system. The company has also launched AI-powered reporting functionality one year after director Miriam Roth acquired the business from Plentific. The post TouchRight targets CRM partnerships after Alto integration appeared first on...