Consumer group slams stamp duty proposals
A consumer group which supports the notion of a stamp duty charge of second homes and buy-to-let accommodation has moved…
Demand for rental homes to pass 1 million in 5 years
More analysis of the rental market, this time from real estate advisor Savills, has found that demand for rental accommodation…
How to Rent Leaflet Updated
The Department for Communities and Local Government has released an updated version of its How to Rent leaflet to take…
NLA Criticises Councils Over Eviction Advice
The National Landlords Association (NLA) has spoken out against local councils for telling private tenants to ignore eviction notices from…
Extra 3% Stamp Duty Charge Comes Under Attack
The extra 3% Stamp Duty charge to buyers of buy-to-let properties and second homes has come under attack, as the…
Residential Rents In UK Rise By 2.5% in 2015
The latest data released by the Office of National Statistics indicates that private rental prices paid by tenants in the…
Mortgage Approvals Up In December
The latest Bank of England Money and Credit report has indicated that mortgage approvals were up in December. Mortgage approvals…
Right To Rent rolls out nationally TODAY
Today sees the Right To Rent scheme roll out across the whole of England. Landlords are now required to check…
Help to Buy London Launches Today
The Help to Buy London scheme is launching today, with lenders competing for a wave of new business. The Government…
The Most Expensive and Cheapest Road Names in the UK
Ever wondered where the most valuable homes are found? On roads with the word Warren in their name apparently! These…