Buy-to-let rates rise again
The cost of buy-to-let mortgages are climbing in line with rising Bank of England base rates, indicating that waiting longer to get a mortgage will see landlords pay higher interest rates.
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Aldermore launches buy-to-let range
Aldermore has relaunched its buy-to-let range, offering both 2 and 5-year fixed rates starting from 3.28% to 75% loan-to-value.
Ukrainian refugees falling out with their hosts
Some Ukrainian families are falling out with their hosts after being matched up by the Homes for Ukraine scheme, community organisations have warned.
Prices now £55,000 higher than pre-pandemic
The price of property coming to market has increased by £55,000 in the past two years to reach a staggering £367,501, Rightmove’s House Price Index shows.
Hampshire Trust Bank unveils bridge EPC refurb product
Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has introduced a product for investors looking at improving the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of their property via refurbishment.
Tenant jailed for murdering landlords
A London tenant has been convicted for murdering his landlords in their Stockwell home.
Buyers urged not to panic buy
In the current competitive market there’s a danger of buyers overpaying for properties, especially as some sellers try their arm with high asking prices.
Inflation rate soars to 9% as energy costs “drain us dry”
The CPI inflation rate has continued its concerning rise – moving from 7% in March to 9% in April.
Could the surging build-to-rent market create opportunity to alleviate UK housing crisis?
Following the disruption that the buy-to-let market saw with the tax and regulatory changes last year, investors have begun to switch their attention to single family housing schemes.
Propertymark urges government to get rental reforms done
Estate agency group Propertymark has urged the government to “not delay any further” and publish its White paper detailing rental reforms – including the abolition of Section 21 – because it would give the sector some renewed certainty.
