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Government Announces Crackdown on Poor Temporary Accommodation Standards
The government has outlined plans to address poor conditions in temporary accommodation, including a new national target to eliminate unlawful use of B&Bs and applying the Decent Homes Standard.
Landbay Unveils Five New Product Transfer Tracker Mortgages
Landbay has launched five new product transfer tracker mortgages across its core and specialist ranges, including options for portfolio landlords and specialist properties such as HMOs and MUFBs.
Room Rents Hit Record Highs Across Most UK Regions, Says SpareRoom
Average room rents have reached record highs in six out of nine UK regions, with supply falling for the first time in three years, according to SpareRoom data.
Help to Buy Wales Nears Application Deadline as Industry Awaits Extension Decision
Help to Buy Wales will close to new applications on 30 September unless extended. Industry figures say the current £300,000 price cap is limiting scheme access.
LiveMore Appoints Charles Roe as Industry Adviser
Specialist lender LiveMore has appointed Charles Roe as industry adviser, bringing experience in financial regulation, mortgage lending, and public policy.
Landbay Unveils Five New Product Transfer Tracker Deals for BTL Market
Landbay has launched five new product transfer tracker products for buy-to-let landlords, including options for HMOs and MUFBs, with no early release charges.
UK House Prices Rise in June Despite Political Uncertainty
UK house prices increased by 0.2% in June, according to Lloyds, with first-time buyer prices also rising. The average UK home now stands at £299,330.
Savills Forecasts Sharp Decline in England’s Housing Delivery
A Savills forecast warns that housing completions in England will fall sharply, averaging 167,500 annually until 2029/30—well below the government’s target.
Buy to Let Lenders Expand Mortgage Options for Landlords
Buy to let lenders are offering more tracker mortgage options, with Landbay launching five new tracker products for landlords, all without early repayment charges.
Lloyds Index Reports 0.2% Rise in UK House Prices for June
The Lloyds house price index shows UK property prices rose by 0.2% in June after a fall in May, with annual growth also slightly higher.
Housing Secretary: Build New Homes Rather Than Subsidise BTL Landlords
The Housing Secretary has stated it is better to use taxpayer funds to build new homes than to subsidise buy-to-let landlords, according to Property118.
Higher EPC Ratings Linked to Only Modest Price Premiums
New data shows homes with higher EPC ratings attract only a modest 1.6% price premium over similar properties with lower ratings, according to Nationwide.