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Landlords Face 2030 Energy Efficiency Deadline – Are You Ready?
New research has revealed that landlords may struggle to meet the government’s ambitious 2030 target for energy efficiency in rental properties. While progress has been made, the rate of improvement needs to dramatically increase to hit the goal. The 2030 Target The government aims for all privately rented homes in England and Wales to achieve…
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London House Prices Cooling Off as Summer Ends
London house prices drop, but will the Autumn Budget bring more uncertainty? The London property market seems to be having a summer slump, with fewer buyers putting in offers on houses in June and July. This could be good news for anyone wanting to buy a posh pad in the capital, as prices are starting…
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Bellway Sees Confidence Return to Housing Market
Housebuilding giant Bellway has reported a strong finish to the year, giving developers and investors a reason to be optimistic. The company is seeing a rebound in the housing market, fueled by falling mortgage rates and a slowdown in inflation. Confidence is Back Bellway’s results paint a positive picture for the housing market. The company…
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Coventry is Latest to Drop Rates Below 4%
Coventry Building Society is the latest lender slashing mortgage rates below 4%! This comes hot on the heels of similar moves from big names like NatWest, HSBC, Barclays, Halifax, and Nationwide Building Society. Coventry’s new deal offers a tempting 3.9% fixed rate for five years, available up to 65% loan-to-value. You’ll need £999 for the…
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Foundation’s Mortgage Rate Cuts for Landlords and Homebuyers
Foundation Home Loans has announced a round of mortgage rate cuts across its buy-to-let and residential ranges. The specialist lender is also tempting borrowers with new fee-free deals and promising a speedy decision on applications. The biggest cuts are aimed at landlords with rates on some buy-to-let mortgages slashed by 0.30%. Here are the key…
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Croydon’s House Prices Tumble While London’s Rise
House prices in Croydon have dropped, bucking the trend in the rest of the capital. The latest Land Registry figures show that the average house price in Croydon has fallen by 0.7% – that’s a £2,750 drop! This downward trend isn’t new in Croydon, with prices steadily decreasing by an average of 1.2% each year.…
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Persimmon’s Numbers Signal a Brighter Future for Housebuilders
Persimmon, one of the UK’s biggest housebuilders, has just released its half-year results and things are looking pretty good. This could be a sign that the housing market is finally turning a corner after a tough couple of years. Persimmon built 4,445 new homes in the first six months of this year, a 5% increase…
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Commercial Property Market on the Up – Investors Eyeing Industrial and Retail
Commercial property values are on the rise for the third month in a row! According to the latest figures from CBRE, the big winners are the industrial and retail sectors. Office Market Shows Signs of Recovery The office market is still a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some positive signs. Overall Picture…
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More Tenants Than Homes Will Drive Future Rental Demand
The number of tenants fighting for each rental property is predicted to cool slightly by 2030. But the rental market will still be fiercely competitive. While the number of homes to rent is expected to increase, the number of tenants is set to climb too, meaning the rental market will favour landlords for the foreseeable…
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Airbnb’s Big Plans – New Services to Boost Your Profits
Airbnb is about to offer new ways for hosts to boost their rental income. They’re not just about short-term rentals anymore – they’re expanding into a whole new range of services that could be a goldmine for savvy investors. The first big change is coming this autumn: co-hosting. This means Airbnb will connect landlords who…