London losing its status as a safe haven
Central London boroughs have barely seen house prices rise since 2016, meaning they are losing value in real terms due to inflation, research from asset manager Rathbones has revealed. Wandsworth,…
Low deposit mortgage choice at 17-year high
The number of mortgages at 90% and 95% LTV is at its highest level in 17 years, suggesting that lenders are fiercely competing for this business. There are currently 1,360…
New housing secretary pledges to “build, baby build”
Newly appointed housing secretary Steve Reed has vowed to increase housebuilding ahead of meeting developers and housebuilders this week. The Telegraph reports that Reed is pledging to “leave no stone…
Leaky homes the most common problem affecting property managers
Leaks dominate the list of tenant complaints to property managers, research from property manager support service Adiuvo has revealed. Complaints about leaks account for 17.6% of issues, followed by problems…
Final Commons Renters’ Rights Bill debate today
The last House of Commons debate on the Renters’ Rights Bill is taking place today. Details that could be ironed out include measures on whether tenants are required to take…
Labour’s leaders urged to get ‘house in order’ after Rayner and Ali forced out
The government has been slammed after both the housing secretary and homelessness minister lefts under a cloud. Firstly Angela Rayner resigned as housing secretary and deputy PM on Friday after…
UK Finance: Mortgage activity to rebound in Q3
The number of people buying properties with a mortgage is expected to surge in the third quarter, according to trade body UK Finance. The first quarter of 2025 was particularly…
Mortgage repayments toughest burden since 2008 – Moneyfacts
With softening house price growth and an ongoing debate about property tax reform, Moneyfacts has claimed that monthly mortgage payments are the highest burden since the 2008 financial crisis. An…
UK Finance: Relaxed stress tests will see arrears rise
Trade body UK Finance has welcomed discussions by the mortgage regulator on loosening stress tests – but warned that any changes will result in more loans falling into arrears. UK…
Rental competition higher in towns than cities
The UK’s rental supply crisis is now most acute in towns as more renters are priced out of cities, Q2 2025 demand data from flatshare site SpareRoom has revealed. Demand…