Lettings
New Government Rules Give Communities Greater Control Over Short-Term Lets
24th April 2023
The government plans to introduce new regulations aimed at giving local communities more power over short-term rentals in tourist hotspots,…
Renter affordability stretched as rental values keep rising
24th April 2023
Renter affordability is becoming increasingly stretched as growth in private rental prices continues. On average renters now pay 26.8% of…
Private rented sector grows
17th April 2023
The number of households in England and Wales increased by 6% between 2011 and 2021, the number in the private…
Rental Price Growth
6th April 2023
Over 60% of properties placed on the rental market are being snapped up by renters within a week of being…
New How to Rent Guide 2023
6th April 2023
At the end of March 2023, the government published an updated version of the How to Rent guide for tenants. As a landlord,…
Capital gains tax allowances to be reduced this month
6th April 2023
In the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement in November 2022, he announced that Capital gains tax allowances will be reduced from April 2023 and…
Economic Forecast
20th March 2023
Official forecasts released by the Office for Budget Responsibility expect the UK to avoid recession this year. Interest rates are…
What is the extent of the supply crisis in the South East?
9th March 2023
According to new data by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), 81% of private landlords reported rising demand for rented…
EPC ‘C’ – A long-term vision
9th March 2023
As part of their Net Zero Review, the government is proposing that all homes sold will need to have an…
