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Northern Labour MPs Urge Burnham to Replace Council Tax with Land Value Tax
Northern Labour MPs are calling on Andy Burnham to scrap Council Tax and introduce a Land Value Tax, arguing the current system is unfair to northern residents.
Agent Ordered to Compensate Buyer Over Non-Standard Construction Disclosure
The Property Ombudsman directed an agent to reimburse a buyer's survey fee after failing to disclose non-standard construction in marketing materials.
Government Launches Consultation on Legal Rights of Cohabiting Couples
The government has begun a consultation on reforming legal protections for cohabiting couples, following a rise in property disputes involving unmarried homeowners.
Over 1.5 Million UK Homes Deemed Unmortgageable by Mainstream Lenders
Research from Together finds more than 1.5 million UK homes could be declined for standard mortgages by high street lenders due to property characteristics.
Mortgage Strategy Highlights: Stamp Duty, Aldermore LTV, and Tribunal Ruling
Mortgage Strategy reports no stamp duty changes in the next budget, Aldermore raising its max LTV to 98%, and a tribunal ruling in favour of ex-Connells chief David Livesey.
House Price Forecasts for 2026 Downgraded Amid Buyer-Seller Gap
UK house price forecasts for 2026 have been revised down by major agencies as higher mortgage costs and a widening gap between buyer budgets and seller expectations impact the market.
Paragon Bank Cuts Selected Buy-to-Let Mortgage Rates by 15bps
Paragon Bank has reduced rates by 15 basis points on selected five-year fixed buy-to-let mortgages, affecting SSCs, HMOs, and MUBs.
Leeds Building Society Reports Drop in Gross Lending for H1 2026
Leeds Building Society's gross mortgage lending fell to £2bn in H1 2026, with fewer first-time buyers supported, as the mutual focuses on long-term strategy.
Over 1.5 Million UK Homes 'Unmortgageable' with Mainstream Lenders
Research from Together finds more than 1.5 million UK homes may not qualify for standard mortgages, affecting buyers and investors seeking properties outside mainstream lending criteria.
Stamp Duty Changes Ruled Out as Tax Crackdown and Rate Hikes Top Broker News
The Prime Minister has ruled out stamp duty changes in the Autumn Budget, while HMRC's tax crackdown and mortgage rate hikes were among the most read broker stories this week.
Landlord Exodus Linked to Renters’ Rights Act Squeezes London Rental Supply
The introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act has coincided with a reduction in rental supply and rising rents in parts of London, according to market data and industry reports.
Fixed-Rate Mortgage Prices Rise Again, Says Moneyfacts
Average fixed-rate mortgage prices have increased this week, with Moneyfacts reporting rises across several loan-to-value bands and lenders.