Bank of England holds base rate at 4.25%: what it means for buy-to-let landlords this summer
The Monetary Policy Committee voted 7–2 to hold rates, with two members pushing for a further cut. With swap rates softening and mortgage lenders beginning to reprice, overleveraged portfolios may finally get some breathing room heading into Q3.
New permitted development rights expand commercial-to-residential conversion routes across England
Updated PDR rules open fresh opportunities for office and retail conversions, with several local authorities fast-tracking prior approval in regeneration zones.
Northern city yields outperform London for fourth consecutive quarter
Manchester, Leeds, and Sheffield dominate the yield tables as cash-flow-focused investors shift capital northward. Average gross yields in M1 now reach 7.4%.
60-day CGT reporting: HMRC increases late-filing penalties from July
Investors who complete a residential property disposal must report and pay within 60 days. From next month HMRC will issue automated penalties for late submissions, here's what to know.
Renters' Rights Bill: what the final version means for HMO landlords
The bill received Royal Assent in May. We break down the key changes, fixed-term tenancy abolition, rent increase notices, and the new digital private rented sector database.
UK house prices up 3.2% year-on-year: but transaction volumes remain subdued
ONS data shows modest annual growth with the East Midlands and Yorkshire leading regional gains. Cash buyers now account for 37% of completions, the highest share since 2009.
Five-year fixed BTL mortgages fall below 4.5%: which lenders are moving first
As swap rates ease, a handful of specialist BTL lenders have begun repricing their fixed-rate ranges. We track the best available rates across different LTV bands.
Mixed-use assets attract premium bids as investors hedge residential exposure
Retail and residential mixed-use blocks in secondary cities are seeing competitive bidding as investors seek diversified income streams. Net initial yields averaging 7.8% in the North West.
Labour's housing targets: 1.5 million homes and what it means for land values
The government's ambitious housebuilding agenda is reshaping planning risk for developers and investors. We examine where consented land supply is tightest, and where opportunity lies.