DOWNLOAD IPFS The latest government statistics suggest that the private rented sector is not the main driver behind rising homelessness in England, pushing back against the frequent portrayal of landlords as the chief culprits. Fresh data from the “Statutory Homelessness in England” report for the first quarter of 2025 reveals[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The average cost of renting a home in the UK rose once again in July, marking the seventh consecutive monthly increase as high tenant demand continues to outweigh the number of available properties. According to the July 2025 HomeLet Rental Index, average rents across the country have reached[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The number of rental deposits protected under official government-backed schemes has seen only a modest rise over the past year, fuelling fresh concerns over a shrinking private rented sector (PRS) in the UK. According to new figures released by the Deposit Protection Service (DPS), there were 82,000 additional[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Buy-to-let (BTL) lender Landbay has introduced five new product transfer options alongside rate reductions to offer landlords more competitive refinancing choices through limited companies. The new transfer products are available at loan-to-value (LTV) ratios of up to 75%, with fixed rates starting from 4.29% for both two-year and[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) has posted a 50% increase in revenue for the first half of 2025, reaching £40.3 million, driven by a notable rise in sales activity and management service fees. The latest figures reflect a continued rebound in the UK property market and TPFG’s ability[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS New research from Zoopla has revealed that homeowners choosing an estate agent are more likely to be swayed by local reputation and visibility than by the promise of a high sale price. A YouGov survey commissioned by the property platform, based on feedback from 1,000 homeowners who sold[Read More…]