Widespread tenancy reforms, a high cost of borrowing and rising rents are just a few of the challenges facing landlords and tenants in 2024.
The government’s Renters Reform Bill is likely to steal the headlines, but uncertainty remains as to the future of no-fault evictions.
Government plans to revamp heat pump regulations stem from concerns about noise pollution. The objective is to steer manufacturers towards prioritizing noise reduction over aesthetic features in these systems.
Milestone mortgage rate offer signals turning point
This week marked a pivotal moment in the UK mortgage market – the arrival of the first mainstream lender to offer a 5-year fixed rate below 4%. Challenger lender Generation Home stunned many by launching a 5-year fix at 3.94% for a reasonable £999 fee.
The advantages of an SPV The Benefits of a Special Purpose Vehicle for Property Investment Property investors today have an attractive option to consider when purchasing investment property assets – using a special purpose vehicle (SPV). But what exactly is an SPV and what are the main benefits of this… Read More »The advantages of an SPV
Plummeting Mortgage Rates Offer Hope
The video opens with mortgage broker James Nicholson explaining that mortgage rates have fallen lately, as lenders vigorously compete for business amid declining volumes. He notes lenders are fiercely battling to top rate-comparison sites, to maximize visibility and applications. Obtaining a sub-4% rate, long seen as an impossible threshold, now appears achievable within weeks.
Mortgage Rates Set to Drop in January Sales
The new year looks set to kick off with a bang in the UK mortgage market, as lenders compete to offer the best rates since before the short-lived Truss administration. Lower inflation and falling swap rates are aligning to create the perfect conditions for a January mortgage sale.
Flat Conversions Permitted Development Rights
Converting Your Flat Under New Permitted Development Rights
The rules around permitted development rights – what you can change about your property without needing full planning permission – have seen some key changes in recent years. If you own a flat or are looking to buy one, you may now have far more options for converting or extending it than you realised. Read on to find out more.
How landlords can hit their new EPC targets Hitting New EPC Targets Economically: A Guide for Landlords The imperative push towards achieving net-zero targets in the UK has put the spotlight on landlords, compelling them to upgrade the energy efficiency of their properties swiftly. However, these upgrades can potentially translate… Read More »How landlords can hit their new EPC targets
I have just launched BOOK an EPC Launching a New EPC Business to Support Assessors I recently launched a new business called BOOK an EPC to help support independent energy performance assessors across the UK. After being away for a few weeks developing the new website and business model, I’m… Read More »I have just launched BOOK an EPC
UK Housing Market Forecast 2024 Housing Market Outlook 2024: Bracing for Further Turbulence Before a Gradual Recovery The UK housing market faces a prolonged period of uncertainty as the economy grapples with financial instability. Prices look set to drop further in 2023 before recovering in 2024 if mortgage rates stabilise.… Read More »UK Housing Market Forecast 2024
