A Green Party MP has expressed surprise that landlords will pass on costs of meeting new standards to their tenants.
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Ban on new leasehold flats – how will this affect BTL landlords?
The government has announced a ban on new leasehold flats. But how does this affect buy-to-let landlords?
Read MoreWill a new landlord database address issues with HMO licences?
The Renters’ Rights Bill promises a landlord database to help those in the sector be more compliant, but it won’t help landlords that have already born the brunt of fines, writes Nigel Lewis.
Read MoreLandlords keen on property investment despite stamp duty hike – Landbay
Landlords are showing resilience in the face of recent stamp duty increases on additional investment homes, according to Landbay.
Read MoreFirst-time buyers paying extra £4,200 a year on their mortgage
First-time buyers in the UK are facing paying an extra £4,200 a year on their mortgage with increased mortgage payments, which now average £940 per month compared to £590 five years ago, according to latest Rightmove research.
Read MoreBuying cheaper than renting despite tough mortgage stress tests
Zoopla says first-time buyer mortgage payments (an average £1,038 per month) are 20% lower than average rents (£1,248 per month) across Britain.
Read MoreFirst-time buyer? Get £5,000 cashback on your mortgage with this easy tip
From sky-high property prices to chipping away at the deposit fund, getting on the housing ladder in the UK as a first-time buyer is no mean feat.
Read MoreThe BIG mistakes people make when applying for a mortgage, according to experts
Gifted funds, signs of gambling or changing jobs can all hurt an application
Read MoreAverage mortgage rates continue to tick down with two-year fixed rates most impacted, Rightmove says
Average mortgages rates have continued to decrease, with the biggest fall year-on-year applied to two-year fixed rates, figures show.
Read MoreUK build-to-rent sector is positioned for “significant expansion” in 2025
Investor confidence continues to improve thanks to falling borrowing costs and a strengthening housing market, with the build-to-rent space recording a stellar 2024.
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