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Bank of England Expected to Hold Interest Rates for Fifth Consecutive Time
The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates at 3.75% this week, marking the fifth consecutive hold as inflation remains above target.
Landmark Launches Reform-Ready Sales Packs for Property Agents
Landmark Information Group has introduced a new sales pack to help agents prepare for government home buying and selling reforms, offering key property search and condition information.
UK Mortgage Affordability Hits Highest Level Since 2008
UK homebuyers are now spending 21.3% of gross income on initial mortgage repayments, the highest since 2008, with regional disparities affecting affordability.
Air Conditioning Rules Highlight Tensions in UK Housing Regulation
Debate over air conditioning in new homes highlights concerns about the impact of environmental regulations on UK housing supply and planning processes.
Liverpool Agency Unveils Free AI Property Valuation Tool
Liverpool-based Howsold has launched a free AI-powered property valuation tool using real sold prices and local data. The service aims to address overpricing in the UK housing market.
Leeds Letting Agent Dismissed After Benefits Discrimination Allegations
A Leeds letting agency has dismissed an employee after a recording surfaced in which the staff member discussed filtering out tenants on benefits, in breach of the Renters’ Rights Act.
Landlord Admits Failing to Address Mould and Hot Water Issues
A landlord pleaded guilty to failing to comply with an improvement notice after a property was left with mould and no hot water.
Claim: Upward-Only Rent Review Ban May Create Two-Tier Market
A report claims that banning upward-only rent reviews could result in a two-tier market. The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 received Royal Assent in April.
Repeat Offender Landlords in Norfolk Fined Over £216,000
Two landlords in Norfolk have been fined more than £216,000 for renting out dangerous homes, following enforcement by Breckland council officers.
Property Owners Reassess Value of Overseas Holiday Homes
A Property118 report highlights UK property owners selling overseas holiday homes after reviewing costs, changing circumstances, and evolving financial priorities.
Calls for Capital Gains Tax Rise to Match Income Tax Levels
Lord Neil Kinnock has called for Capital Gains Tax to be increased to match Income Tax levels, according to a report by Landlord Today.
Rayner received £20,000 for two-hour talk with agents
Landlord Today reports Rayner was paid £20,000 for a two-hour talk with agents, equivalent to £10,000 per hour.