Housing Market Slows as Budget Fears Increase

UK property prices saw a modest increase in October, with asking prices rising just 0.3%, well below the typical 1.3% growth for this time of year, according to data from property website Rightmove. The lacklustre performance comes amid widespread anticipation of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ upcoming Budget on 30 October, which many fear could include policy […]

Landlords Warn Government Renters’ Rights Bill Will Create Student Housing Crisis

Private landlords specializing in student accommodation have issued a stark warning to the Government, cautioning that the proposed abolition of Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) could drastically reduce the availability of student housing. The Student Accredited Private Rental Sector (SAPRS), an organization focused on raising standards in shared student accommodation, voiced their concerns ahead of the […]

Landlords Face £21.5 Billion Bill to Meet New Energy Efficiency Standards

Private landlords across the UK are bracing for a combined cost of £21.455 billion to comply with new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations by 2030, according to recent research. These changes, aimed at boosting energy efficiency, will affect roughly 2.68 million rental homes in England that currently fall below the required EPC rating of C, […]

Inheritance Tax Exemptions Likely To Be Hit in Upcoming Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly eyeing changes to inheritance tax (IHT) exemptions in next week’s Budget, sparking widespread concern over the potential impact on property owners and family businesses. Speculation suggests Reeves is considering reducing or even eliminating several key IHT exemptions, a move that could drastically reshape the tax landscape. Among the largest exemptions […]