The recent Budget has had a notable impact on the housing market, particularly for landlords and potential homebuyers. Here are some key changes and their effects: In summary, the Budget introduced cost increases for buy-to-let investors without providing substantial reliefs for buyers, potentially leading to increased rent prices, limited supply…
Read MoreThe recent survey conducted by Rightmove among over 1,600 active landlords highlights the key concerns and priorities of landlords in the current market. Here are the top three things that landlords want from a letting agent based on the survey: 1. Guidance on Legislation and Reassurance on Compliance 2. Making…
Read MoreThe Bank of England (BoE) has announced it will lower the Base Rate to 5% this month, marking a 0.25% reduction and the first cut in four years. The Base Rate had been steady at 5.25% since August 2023, following 14 consecutive increases. The Bank had been raising and maintaining…
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Read MoreFor those contemplating purchasing a home, the current mortgage rates in the UK are a pertinent consideration. Mortgage lenders regularly adjust the rates of their products. Consequently, we provide weekly updates on average mortgage rates, allowing for easy comparison with the previous week’s figures. Moreover, you can assess rates across…
Read MoreAverage mortgage rates have been steadily decreasing since July, providing a more stable and predictable environment for homebuyers compared to the volatility of the previous year’s mortgage market. Currently, the average two-year fixed rate stands at 5.52%, and the average five-year rate is 5.11%. Despite the improved outlook for mortgage…
Read MoreThe year has exceeded expectations, with sellers adopting more competitive pricing strategies. The average property asking price is now £362,143 and the average rent £1,231 PCM The current year is surpassing expectations, with sellers adopting more competitive pricing strategies. This month, average new seller asking prices have decreased by 1.7%…
Read MoreIn the latest survey by Landbay, 32% of buy-to-let landlords participating in the study expressed their intention to purchase property within the next year. In spite of consistently elevated interest rates and an atmosphere of uncertainty regarding the government’s long-term intentions for the rental sector, Landbay’s most recent survey reveals…
Read MoreFleet Mortgages’ Latest Market Analysis Shows Third Consecutive Quarterly Rise in Annual Rental Yields Specialist buy-to-let lender, Fleet Mortgages, has unveiled the most recent edition of its Buy-to-Let Rental Barometer, which presents rental yield data for Q3 2023 across England and Wales, comparing it to the same period in 2022….
Read MoreAugust witnessed a rise in the average number of potential tenants registering for rental properties, with 197 registrations compared to the 149 recorded in July. Simultaneously, the supply of available rental properties per member branch dwindled, averaging just 11. Furthermore, 69% of agents participating in the survey reported an increase…
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