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Section 21 Returns to Parliament: The Latest Updates

Labour pledged in their election manifesto to scrap Section 21 ‘immediately’. Now, back in the House of Commons for the second time this year, could this be the official start of the end of no-fault evictions?

Will mortgage rates come down next week?

Will mortgage rates come down following next week’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting? Read on for expert rate predictions and a general market outlook.

Have Your Landlord Peers Left the Sector for Good?

As the media continues to report on the ‘mass exodus’ of landlords, how many have actually left, and will they be back?

An Update on HMO Legislation

It’s essential to stay up to date on the latest HMO legislation changes for your property portfolios. Below, we look at the upcoming changes affecting your properties and how you can prepare for them.

Landlords Top Concerns – Addressing the Challenges

Earlier this year, we looked at your peers’ biggest concerns for 2024. Has the year justified these fears, or is there a brighter outlook for the market?

Are Limited Companies the Future of Buy to Let?

Following a record year for Limited Companies in 2023, new data shows market dynamics remain more optimistic for those investing in SPVs than their own name. Below, we look at the latest Limited Company data trends.

REVEALED: Top 10 UK Buy to Let Investment Areas

New reports show the top 10 areas across the UK for buy to let investment. Where should you be looking to invest, and what’s making these areas so successful?

Labour Announces Minimum EPC Ratings for Landlords

The minimum EPC targets are back. Here, we review Labour’s energy-efficiency plans for the PRS and what this means for your properties.

BREAKING: Shock Base Rate Drop to 5%

In a surprise announcement today, the Bank of England has decreased the Base Rate to 5%. What does this mean for the UK economic outlook and, more importantly, your mortgage?

Why are Lender Arrangement Fees on BTL Mortgages So High?

Many landlords face historically high arrangement fees in the current mortgage market. What’s increasing lender arrangement fees, and how can you find a more competitive mortgage product?

What’s in Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill?

How will Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill change the Private Rental Sector? Here, we break down what’s included and examine what this means for landlords.

The Best Type of Property to Invest In

How can you find the right type of property to invest in? And which will work best in your portfolio? Here, we look at the best types of property investment for experienced landlords and new investors.

Section 21 Scrapped as Labour Set Out Key Plans in King’s Speech

Today’s King’s Speech marks the start of Keir Starmer’s new Labour government. What plans have been set in motion, and what’s in store for landlords?

Should I Become a Landlord? Is it Still Worth It in 2024?

Is property still a worthwhile investment? Below, we look at why you should consider becoming a landlord, particularly in the current market.

The Unintended Consequences of Scrapping Section 21

With Labour’s plans to scrap Section 21 immediately, what will happen to the PRS? Here, we look at the damaging consequences of abolishing ‘no fault’ evictions for both tenants and landlords alike.

Starmer’s First 100 Days: What Property Investors Should Expect

With Labour now in government, what will the next 100 days look like for landlords? Here, we discuss what to expect from Labour and address the top concerns for property investors.

The Labour Party’s Pledges for the Private Rental Sector

If Labour gets into Government next week, what does their manifesto promise for landlords and the wider private rental sector?

Conservative Party Manifesto Pledges for Rental Property

With the election just days away, here are the Conservative Party manifesto policies which will impact landlords and homebuyers if they return to Government after 4^th July.

Reform, Lib Dems, and the Greens: What’s in it for Landlords?

With just over a week until the General Election, what’s been promised for landlords? Here, we’re putting the spotlight on the Reform Party, the Liberal Democrats and the Green Party’s pledges.

Why The Base Rate (Probably) Won't Come Down Tomorrow

Despite industry certainty that June would bring the first Base Rate decrease this year, it’s now highly unlikely that we’ll see any change. Here, we discuss why the outlook has shifted and what’s next for mortgage interest rates.

How a General Election Impacts the Housing Market

With the general election fast approaching, new data reflects how house prices change depending on the party in government. Here, we discuss what this could mean for the housing market in July.

A Deeper Dive into the Conservative and Labour Housing Policies

With the general election looming, we’re taking a look at the Conservative and Labour Party Housing policies. How will they impact the Private Rental Sector, and what can we expect from each government?

What the general election means for BTL legislation and your mortgage

Jeni Browne, MFB, and Peter Littlewood, iHowz Landlord Association, discuss what the PRS needs from the upcoming general election and what this will mean for your mortgage.

Landlords Prioritize EPC Upgrades: How to Fund Energy Efficiency Improvements

Despite the planned overhaul, landlords are still prioritising improving EPC ratings in their properties. What are you planning, and how could you fund your energy-efficiency improvements?

Mortgage News and Insights

Section 21 Scrapped as Labour Set Out Key Plans in King’s Speech

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Section 21 Returns to Parliament: The Latest Updates

Will mortgage rates come down next week?

Have Your Landlord Peers Left the Sector for Good?

An Update on HMO Legislation

Landlords Top Concerns – Addressing the Challenges

Are Limited Companies the Future of Buy to Let?

REVEALED: Top 10 UK Buy to Let Investment Areas

Labour Announces Minimum EPC Ratings for Landlords

BREAKING: Shock Base Rate Drop to 5%

Why are Lender Arrangement Fees on BTL Mortgages So High?

What’s in Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill?

The Best Type of Property to Invest In

Section 21 Scrapped as Labour Set Out Key Plans in King’s Speech

Should I Become a Landlord? Is it Still Worth It in 2024?

The Unintended Consequences of Scrapping Section 21

Starmer’s First 100 Days: What Property Investors Should Expect

The Labour Party’s Pledges for the Private Rental Sector

Conservative Party Manifesto Pledges for Rental Property

Reform, Lib Dems, and the Greens: What’s in it for Landlords?

Why The Base Rate (Probably) Won't Come Down Tomorrow

How a General Election Impacts the Housing Market

A Deeper Dive into the Conservative and Labour Housing Policies

What the general election means for BTL legislation and your mortgage

Landlords Prioritize EPC Upgrades: How to Fund Energy Efficiency Improvements

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