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Discover how the latest Budget affects property taxes, house prices, mortgages, and transactions — and what it means for landlords, buyers, and investors.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has confirmed when the first part of the new Renters Rights Act will come into force — and it’s closer than some expected.

We've produced a guide that provides a comprehensive analysis of the Renters’ Rights Act.

The Renters’ Rights Act became law yesterday afternoon after receiving Royal Assent from King Charles, following a parliamentary announcement.

Awaab’s Law officially launches today, introducing new legal duties for landlords to tackle dangerous housing conditions—starting with social housing and extending to the private rented sector in the near future.

MPs have officially passed the Renters’ Rights Bill, with only minor tweaks made before it heads for Royal Assent — the final step before it becomes law.

The long-awaited Renters’ Rights Bill will return to the House of Commons for its final approval on Wednesday and could receive Royal Assent and become law this week.

Don’t miss the landlords self-assessment deadline. If you earn rental income, take action today to register with HMRC, gather your paperwork, and make sure you’re ready for the deadline.

The Renters’ Rights Bill will return to the House of Lords on October 14 for its final stages before moving on to Royal Assent.

The Renters’ Rights Bill edges closer to Royal Assent after MPs reject Lords’ amendments, promising stronger protections for tenants and landlords.

Angela Rayner has resigned as Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary following the publication of a report into her past property transactions.

The Renters' Rights Bill reaches its final stage on September 8. Learn what the key reforms mean for landlords and tenants.

Have a question regarding the Renters' Rights Bill? Check out our frequently asked questions.

The government is considering landlords paying National Insurance on rental profits. Learn what landlords national insurance could mean for your buy-to-let income.

Discover why Stockport ranks among the UK’s best commuter towns in 2025. Affordable homes, just 10 minutes from Manchester, and a thriving lifestyle make Stockport a smart choice for buyers.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is exploring a shake-up of stamp duty and council tax, with proposals for a new property tax on homes sold for over £500,000. Here’s what it could mean for homeowners and the housing market.

Is your home still sitting on the market with little to no serious interest? If so, you may be dealing with what's known as a stale listing.

The Bank of England reduced the base rate from 4.25% to 4% today, bringing interest rates down to their lowest point since March 2023.

The latest amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill shows a commitment to balanced reform—supporting tenant rights while protecting landlords’ ability to operate effectively.

Amendment proposed that would allow landlords to charge a pet deposit now that the Government has tabled the removal of pet insurance requirement from tenants.

The Bank of England has announced that it is holding the interest rate at 4.25% as inflation remains at 3.4%, the highest level of price rises for more than a year and well above the target rate of 2%.

When preparing to sell your home, one of the most important decisions you’ll face is whether to renovate or redecorate. We look and the pros and cons.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has placed housing policy at the heart of her latest Spending Review, pledging to nearly double the government’s investment in affordable homes and allowing social housing landlords to raise rents above inflation.

The Greater Manchester Good Landlord Charter is a new initiative designed to recognise landlords who provide good quality, well-managed, and fairly priced homes across Greater Manchester.

Andrew Bailey, the Bank's governor, said that easing inflation was the main motivation behind the decision to cut interest rates.

New regulations will introduce extra responsibilities for landlords and letting agents as part of efforts to strengthen compliance with the UK’s financial sanctions regime, helping to prevent sanctioned individuals or organisations from accessing the rental property market.

The Renters' Rights Bill has now progressed to the Committee Stage in the House of Lords, with detailed scrutiny of the bill set to continue from Tuesday, 22 April through to 6 May 2025.

So how do you make sure your home steals the show from the very first glance of the property photos? Here are seven simple ways to make a killer first impression that’ll have buyers falling in love with your home.

Selling your home? First impressions are everything. Here are some great tips to help you showcase your home and improve your chances of getting the highest offers.

Our Sure Rent rent guarantee and legal expenses insurance protects landlords from the financial impact of eviction costs and loss of rental income if your tenant fails to pay the rent.

The Committee Stage for the Renters’ Rights Bill has been scheduled to begin on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

The Bank of England has announced that it is maintaining its current interest rate of 4.5% in its latest decision today.

When it comes to selling your home or investment properties, the method of selling through an auction can be a fast, secure, and cost-effective option.

The government has announced plans to replace leasehold with commonhold in England and Wales as part of its latest efforts to reform homeownership.

The government claims that millions will benefit from planned improvements to the home buying and selling process.

Government announces proposals to mandate all private rented sector landlords in England and Wales to meet higher energy performance ratings within five years.

Interest rates have been cut by a quarter percent from 4.75% to 4.5% by the Bank of England today.

The Renters' Rights Bill took another step forward yesterday, passing its second reading in the House of Lords.

In a bid to kick-start growth in the economy, financial regulators have proposed allowing banks to offer first-time buyers a mortgage with smaller deposits and lower incomes.

The Renters' Rights Bill is to receive its second reading in the House of Lords on February 4th.

A one-month cap on advance rent payments was added to the Renters' Right Bill at its Report Stage in the House of Commons.

The Renters Right Bill is to go to its Report Stage in the House of Commons on January 14th.

The Renters' Rights Bill will revamp the grounds under Section 8 should the landlord need possession along with increasing most of the notice periods given to tenants.

The Renters’ Rights Bill is arriving in 2025 and will prohibit the practice of rental bidding wars, putting an end to landlords and agents from encouraging or accepting rents above the advertised rate.

The Government is to make it easier for councils to implement a selective licensing scheme for landlords.

Under the Renters' Rights Bill legislation, tenants will have the right to keep pets, although landlords can request appropriate insurance.

The Renters' Rights Bill will introduce a new tenancy system, ending “fixed term” Assured Shorthold Tenancies.

The Renters' Rights Bill will abolish the 'no fault' Section 21 notice, with new robust grounds for possession being introduced.

The cost of borrowing decreased today as interest rates were cut by a quarter percent from 5.0% to 4.75% by the Bank of England.

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a range of property tax measures in the Budget today.

The Renters’ Rights Bill passed its 'second reading' on Wednesday (9th October) less than a month after it was first introduced.

Government's Energy Efficiency and Net Zero department unveils plans to overhaul Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and the MEES system.

Labour will shortly begin consulting on a Decent Homes Standard for the private rented sector.

Ed Miliband has told the Labour Party Conference that he is going to prevent landlords from renting out 'cold and draughty' homes.

The Property Ombudsman has published new guidance to help agents, landlords and tenants deal with condensation, damp and mould.

The Labour Party introduced the Renters’ Rights Bill into Parliament today (11 September 2024) for its ‘first reading’.

Renters’ Rights Bill including ban on section 21 evictions is due to have its first Commons reading.

Property prices reached a two-year high in August with the recent interest rate cut increasing confidence among homebuyers.

A new report has shown that the Private Rented Sector in the North West region makes a gross value added contribution of around £4 billion to the economy.

Government aims to build 370,000 new homes each year by reforming the planning system and mandatory local targets.

The Bank of England has voted for an interest rates cut by quarter of a percent down to 5% today.

Labour's Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set the date for the first budget of the new Government - 30th October 2024.

A new Renters' Rights Bill has been announced today which includes giving greater rights and protections to people renting their homes, including ending 'no fault' evictions and reforming grounds for possession.

With the general election just a day away, we take a look at the manifesto pledges for housing from each of the main parties.

With the general election looming and Labour's strong lead in the polls, their manifesto pledges for housing may well become legislation in early July.

Labour woos younger voters with 'freedom to buy' promise to extend the low-deposit mortgage scheme introduced by the Tories.

The General Election means that the Renters (Reform) Bill has run out of parliamentary time and won't become law.

Landlords will face a 10% increase in court fees starting this week, with fee hikes affecting various court activities connected with managing a rental property.

The Government's Renters (Reform) Bill has completed its Commons stages and should now have no more than a few months in the House of Lords.

Increasing property sales activity has led to the average asking price of property coming to market rise by 1.1% this month.

The Renters (Reform) Bill is getting its next parliamentary reading next week, on Wednesday 24th April.

The latest government figures show that there was a net loss of over 16,000 social homes in England last year, as sales and demolitions continue to surpass the number of homes built.

With the inflation rate hitting a new two-year low as the cost of living measure slowed to 3.4% in February, there were hopes that the Bank of England would lower interest rates and potentially revitalise the housing market.

The Social Market Foundation 'think tank' has suggested that the government should consider tax breaks for private renters to help them save a deposit faster for buying a property.

Fines for failure to implement a Right To Rent check before agreeing a tenancy have increased to up to £20,000 today, making compliance even more important.

The Bank of England has held the base interest rate at 5.25% further fueling optimism across the housing market.

Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates will rise in April as the chancellor makes good on his promise to unfreeze rates in a reaction to rising rent levels.

Residential buy-to-let in the North West of England is set to be the UK property market’s top performers this year according to Savills.

A leading mortgage provider has reduced its buy-to-let mortgage rates significantly this month, with products with interest rates that start at just 3.79%.

Mayor Andy Burnham has warned landlords that he will "get serious" about the Private Rented Sector and housing in the area, and promised that his "Greater Manchester Good Landlord Charter" will be enforced this year.

UK inflation rate falls to 3.9% in the year to November, providing some good news going into the festive break.

The Government is proposing a new energy rating system called the Home Energy Model which will be used to generate Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).

A number of measures announced in the Autumn Statement affect landlords, the rental market and the wider property sector.

A revised code of practice for Right To Rent has been issued to landlords and lettings agents to bring it up to date with changes to the Immigration Act 2014 and the Immigration (Restrictions on Employment and Residential Accommodation) Codes of Practice.

Changes have been made to the Renters Reform Bill in 'a vital next step in delivering a fairer system for both tenants and landlords'.

After some positive talk from the Housing Secretary, the dismissal of Rent Controls and an assumed delay to the abolishment of Section 21, Michael Gove has unfortunately ruled out any tax help for landlords.

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has confirmed that the government has no plans to introduce rent controls in England, like the ones currently in place in Scotland, and under consideration in Wales.

The Renters Reform Bill has passed it’s second reading, but only after the abolishment of Section 21 notices was removed.

The Government's Renters Reform Bill will get its long awaited second reading on Monday 23rd October 2023. The bill proposes a "fairer" private rented sector by introducing a number of new measures.

The Government has just released an updated version of its 'How to rent: the checklist for renting in England' guide for people who are looking for a house or flat to rent.

Landlords can claim up to £30k in funding to make adaptations to rental properties for older and disabled people that enables them to continue to live independently.

Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak has set out changes to the government's green commitments including scrapping of policies to force landlords to upgrade the energy efficiency of their properties.

The Bank of England' latest interest rates decision is a welcome one for landlords, as its monetary policy committee agreed to keep the base rate at 5.25% today.

Landlords are to face deeper scrutiny over damp and mould in rented properties - with the potential of unlimited fines - following updated guidance from the Government.

Landlords must make sure maintenance and annual gas safety checks are carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer to ensure their tenants stay safe.

House prices fell at their fastest annual rate in 14 years in August, according to the Halifax, as rising mortgage rates affected the market.

Landlords considering selling their rental property should ensure that it is fully compliant before serving a section 21 notice - or run the risk of the notice being rejected by the court.

How to formally and legally increase the rent on your rental property and other properties in your investment portfolio.

Mayor launches Good Landlord Charter to recognise best practice and boost tenant confidence in the quality of rental properties, with the power to seize unsafe or poor housing from landlords who are unable or unwilling to meet decency standards.

Increasing numbers of County Court bailiff evictions are being put on hold or cancelled due to a lack of court time and the availability of bailiffs to carry out evictions.