We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday 8th September 2022. The Queen began her reign in 1952 and became Britain’s longest serving monarch in history, being a constant figure of our nation for 70 years and 214 days. Her Majesty was also Head of the …
Six smart energy hacks for landlords Tenants are putting energy efficiency at the top of their must-haves thanks to steep energy price hikes. And, with EPC rating standards due to toughen up in 2025 landlords are under pressure to brush up on their properties’ energy efficiency. Recent evidence suggests at least half of UK tenants …
Despite all eyes being on the current Tory leadership race, the government’s proposals for the Private Rented Sector have not been forgotten. An inquiry has been launched into the Government’s proposals for the Private Rented Sector, as set out in its recent White Paper, A Fairer Private Rented Sector. The ‘Reforming the Private Rented Sector’ …
Latest data shows that UK housing market is slowing down New data shows that the UK housing market has started to slow down after prices hit a record for six months in a row. According to the latest Property Transaction data released by HMRC: Residential transactions in the UK were 96,290 in June This is …
A record number of London homes have been sold to international buyers as the value of the pound drops. A record number of super-rich home buyers purchased luxury properties in London during the first half of 2022. In total, 61 top-end properties in the capital, worth more than £10 million each, were sold between January …
The UK couldn’t stand the heat(wave) this week, with record temperatures recorded across the country. Temperatures went over an unprecedented 40.2 degrees in areas across the UK this month, with temperatures in the high 30s elsewhere during the day… and we don’t suppose it escaped anyone’s notice that it was really very warm at night …
As supply shortages ease, rental growth is on the up Rents across Great Britain rose 8.8% over the last 12 months, according to analysis by letting agency Hamptons. It said the rise showed a slowing of growth from the 11.5% it recorded in May. The average monthly rent now stands at £1,163, which is up …
The average house price has risen by 0.4% and is now £369,968 House prices are continuing to rise, hitting a new record for the sixth month in a row. And when combined with the recent rise in interest rates, this is resulting in a 20% hike in mortgage payments, according to Rightmove. The cost of …
With the leadership race in full swing, can landlords rely on the next Prime Minister to fix the rental crisis? The call for a fix comes as rents continue to rise and – increasingly – tenants struggle or become unable to pay as the cost-of-living squeezes everything from food prices to energy bills. There is …
The energy price cap is to be increased yet again in January 2023 Energy regulator Ofgem has announced that the energy price cap is going up again with analysts predicting it could rise around £3,334 in January 2023. This follows a planned rise in October 2022 when the current cap will rise from £1,971 for …
