• Aug 22nd 2024

Housing Market Boosted by Base Rate Cut

In early August, the Bank of England made headlines with its first Base Rate cut in four years, lowering it to 5%. This move has sparked a noticeable boost in the housing market, as evidenced by Rightmove’s data, which monitors shifts in property market ... more

  • Aug 14th 2024

EPC Rental Target for 2030 Set to Be Missed by a Staggering 12 Years

The ambitious target to upgrade all private rental properties in the UK to an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C or above by 2030 is likely to fall shorty a significant margin. According to recent research, it may take an additional 12 years, ... more

  • Jul 31st 2024

House Price Index: July 2024

The Zoopla House Price Index for July 2024 reveals key insights into the current state of the UK housing market. As the market continues to adjust to +4% mortgage rates, there is a notable increase in activity rather than a rapid growth in house prices. ... more

  • Jul 18th 2024

Renters Rights Bill: Implications for Renters and Landlords

The new Labour government has introduced the Renters Rights Bill. What does this mean for renters and landlords? Rental Reform: A Renewed Focus The new Government is pushing for rental reform through the rebranded Renters Rights Bill, which includes ... more

  • Jul 12th 2024

Growing Optimism in the Housing Market Post-Election

The UK housing market is witnessing a surge in optimism, as surveyors and estate agents express the highest confidence in sales volumes in over two years, following the recent General Election. The latest data from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors ... more

  • Jul 9th 2024

Housing Priorities for the New Government to Consider

Current Housing Conditions The housing market has shown resilience despite rising borrowing costs, but the adjustment continues. Historically, mortgage rates increasing from 1% to over 5% would lead to significant drops in house prices. However, regulations ... more

  • Jul 1st 2024

House Price Index: June 2024

House prices have shown no inflation for May 2024 but are expected to increase by 1.5% by the end of the year. Here’s the latest on the UK housing market from the Zoopla House Price Index: June 2024. Key Facts House price inflation was flat ... more

  • Jun 27th 2024

What Income Do You Need to Buy a Home in 2024?

The income required to buy a home has risen in recent years. But what does that mean in real numbers? And where is the most affordable place to buy in the UK? Understanding Affordability Affordability remains one of the biggest hurdles for prospective ... more

  • Jun 19th 2024

General Election 2024: A Look at Each Party's Housing Manifesto

We’ve reviewed the housing policies of the main political parties so you don’t have to. Key Points: All three parties pledge to ban no-fault evictions for renters. All three parties commit to reforming or ending the leasehold system. All ... more