Fixed mortgage rates are falling and could drop to below 4% in the New Year
Fixed rate deals are getting cheaper despite this month’s interest rate hike.
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Toddler’s death from mould described as a ‘defining moment’ for housing
Boy, 2, died due to black mould in a flat ‘unfit for human habitation’.
One in five landlords plan to reduce their buy-to-let portfolio
The property market is entering a period of increasing uncertainty, study shows.
Minister confirms government will not consider rent controls in England
MP warns that a rents control policy would lead to “disinvestment in the sector, which is not good for anyone”.
Supply shortage pushes up rents as ‘landlords withdraw from the market’
Lack of rental stock and continued demand are the drivers of higher rental prices.
New data reveals steep drop in under-offers for October
Sales holding firm in the capital but under-offers down 20.3% compared with last year, analysis shows
Private rental market described as ‘demoralising’ as tenants priced out of homes
Letting agent describes current rental market as “bonkers”.
Property prices dip, while sales demand continues
Estate agent expects to see larger properties coming on to the market, with energy costs, building and maintenance all up.
LRG and GetGround agree buy-to-let partnership
The partnership will see the launch of “Smart Investment”, which will enable landlords in LRG’s network to invest in property through GetGround’s limited company structure.
Survey reveals apathy and ignorance over AML fine risk
Some 43% of property professionals told a survey they either don’t care or don’t think they will be penalised.