23rd September 2025 Rising rent costs delaying entry onto the housing ladder Average total rent paid by first-time buyers has risen 40% since 2015, reaching £163,047.
23rd September 2025 Inflation outpaces house prices and rental growth Average asking prices in England and Wales fell 0.3% in August to £361,570.
23rd September 2025 Quarter of students guided by parents in accommodation decisions 83% of students in HMOs say shared living has taught them basic maintenance skills.
23rd September 2025 London new-build sales slump to just 0.9% of transactions Just 229 new-build sales took place in London over six months, making up 0.9% of transactions.
23rd September 2025 Demand for bungalows grows as supply falls to just 1% of new builds 1.2 million homeowners aged 55+ have abandoned plans to move in the past two years.
23rd September 2025 From untidy gardens to unsightly bins: five mistakes that could see... Producing excessive smoke in a controlled area may lead to a £300 penalty.
23rd September 2025 April Mortgages launches high-LTV new build proposition Builder incentives up to 5% are accepted with no penalty.
22nd September 2025 Over a third of landlords considering to sell ahead of the... A new landlord survey has revealed ongoing concerns over the Section 21 ban and EPC costs.
22nd September 2025 How landlords can best navigate the Renters’ Rights Bill John Angus, managing director at Switch Housing, explores the potential impact of the Bill for landlords, and outlines practical solutions that can help them adapt to the incoming...
22nd September 2025 Why HMO availability is falling across England Between June and September 2025, the number of available house shares in England dropped by 15.2%.