A Parliamentary report has underlined the critical connection between inadequate Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates and the mounting risk of evictions.
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Average rents drop for first time since 2019 – what does it mean for buy-to-let landlords?
The rental market is starting to cool, with more supply and less demand, says Rightmove.
Read MoreBuy To Let Stamp Duty has little impact on market – claim
A conveyancing firm claims the government attempts to curtail buy to let and second home purchases by increasing stamp duty for additional properties, have had minimal impact on the market.
Read MoreUK housebuyers warned over eight reasons mortgage could be rejected
Four out of every 10 first-time buyers have had their first attempt at getting a mortgage turned down.
Read MoreBest mortgage rates February 2025
Find out the best rates in February for first-time buyers, home movers and remortgagers, plus what to look for when comparing deals
Read MoreHow much stamp duty will first-time buyers pay in 2025?
First-time buyers can claim a stamp duty discount when buying a home. But the threshold at which you start paying is set to change from £425,000 to £300,000 on April 1.
Read MoreMortgage repayment struggles hit one in 10: How to get help
One in 10 homeowners are struggling to meet their mortgage repayments, according to a survey published this week.
Read MoreCheapest mortgage rates on the market are now three-year fixes
They may be less common than two or five-year deals, but three-year fixed rate mortgages are now the cheapest on the market.
Read MoreCouncil urges landlords to register HMOs before it’s too late
A council is urging agents and landlords to register properties which may fall under the mandatory Houses of Multiple Occupation licensing requirements, or risk facing fines of up to £30,000.
Read MoreHigh end agent’s new portal allows landlords ‘to stay in control’
One of the country’s best known high-end lettings agencies has launched a portal allowing landlords to view their tenancy documents, see real-time accounts and more.
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