The latest internal data analysis from House Buyer Bureau has found that just two regions, London and the South East, are currently seeing seller expectations align with market reality, whilst the rest of the country continues to price above market value, contributing to slower sales and ongoing market friction.
House Buyer Bureau analysed its own internal data alongside wider...
Sim Sekhon, Group CEO at Legal for Landlords , commented:
"Leasehold reform may benefit homeowners, but the government's real challenge is delivering fairer protections without undermining investment confidence or triggering wider financial consequences across the housing market."
"Any further reform of the leasehold system is likely to be...
The latest research from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed that the average monthly cost of a buy-to-let mortgage has climbed by as much as 64% over the last decade, as landlords continue to face mounting financial pressure alongside sweeping reforms introduced via the Renters' Rights Act.
Benham and Reeves analysed the change in buy-to-let mortgage...
As the country basks in spring sunshine, it comes as no surprise that new research from Yopa has revealed rural housing markets are enjoying hotter market conditions than their urban counterparts, with average price growth surpassing towns and cities as well as the national average. But despite price rises of up to 9.6%, country homes remain the most affordable in England & Wales....
In today's uncertain world, our homes are among the few places which are safe and consistent. They should be spaces that support our wellbeing, by reducing stress and anxiety, and serving as a refuge from external chaos.
Research found that Brits spend an average of 22 hours a day at home, partly due to the rise of working from home. A home expert from MyBuilder.com , the reliable...
Zero Deposit today announces JLL as the first firm to be publicly named among a group of leading lettings agencies and build-to-rent providers that have selected its Guarantor+ product, giving it a 24% share of the market. The solution offers clients a fully regulated alternative to traditional personal guarantors, designed to meet...
The latest insight from Inventory Base suggests that, despite the incoming Renters' Rights Act limiting rent increases to once per year, only around a quarter of landlords appeared to pre-empt the change by front-loading rent rises ahead of the 1st May deadline.
This comes amid wider policy uncertainty in the rental sector, with the UK government this week reportedly rowing back on a...
New research reveals the small details making homes look cheaper than they are
UK homeowners may be unknowingly making their properties look cheaper and less valuable than they really are, according to new research.
A nationwide survey commissioned by The Bespoke Sign House found that more than a quarter of buyers (27%) have instantly ruled out a property based on...
A driveway is one of those parts of the house you stop noticing. Until you do. A cracked slab, a puddle that won't drain, a surface that looks tired against a freshly painted front door. Then suddenly it's all you see.
Replacing a driveway is a bigger decision than most homeowners give it credit for. It costs real money. It affects how your home looks from the street. It can help or...
Alto launches free Renters' Rights Risk Calculator as compliance gaps threaten to scale across portfolios
London, April 2026 — Estate and letting agents could be exposed to fines of up to £7,000 per breach under the Renters' Rights Act , rising to £40,000 for repeat offences, with many at risk of unknowingly breaching the new rules from 1st May.
