The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25% at its latest meeting in May – the second reduction in 2025.
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Read MoreLandlords WILL be allowed to raise rents to pay for EPC upgrades
The government has admitted that landlords can raise rents to pay for costly EPC upgrades.
Read MoreBanned landlord’s properties being used as lucrative homeless accommodation
A rogue landlord is letting out properties as emergency accommodation via a third-party provider, The Bristol Cable reports.
Read MoreLandlords urged to prepare as Renters’ Rights Bill passes Committee Stage in the Lords
UK landlords should prepare for a shift in how they manage tenancies, given how the Renters’ Rights Bill is rapidly moving through parliament, according to Allison Thompson of property services group LRG.
Read MoreLender refreshes buy to let range and offers bespoke remortgage for landlords
Darlington Building Society has launched a refreshed range of two-year fixed-rate buy to let products, including a bespoke remortgage deal for landlords starting from 4.54%.
Read MoreAlmost two-thirds of homebuyers face unexpected costs during property transaction
Around 62% of homebuyers who have bought in the last 12 months said they faced unexpected costs during the property transaction.
Read MoreFirst-time buyers typically borrowing for 31 years
First-time buyers are borrowing through mortgages that last an average of 31 years as the affordability of homes remains a stretch.
Read MoreWhat is New Build Boost and how does it compare to Help to Buy?
Gen H have launched their New Build Boost mortgage scheme in an effort to make homeownership more accessible. The scheme is modelled on the previous Help to Buy scheme, but how does it compare?
Read MoreRelaxed mortgage rules will boost first-time buyers but send house prices up, says report
Easing stringent mortgage stress testing rules could cause house prices and first-time buyer numbers to rise, according to research.
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