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UK Buy-to-Let Mortgage Market Shifts as Lenders Cut Selected Rates and Change Borrowing Rules
UK buy-to-let lenders are adjusting mortgage rates, loan-to-value limits and affordability assessments. We examine the latest changes and what landlords should consider before purchasing or refinancing rental property.
HMO Licence Renewal Refused After Fire Safety Warnings: What Landlords Need to Learn
A Glasgow landlord has had an HMO licence renewal application refused after serious fire safety concerns were raised about a property occupied by five tenants.
London Rents Rise 6.1% as Rental Growth Slows but Supply Remains Tight
Advertised rents across Greater London increased by 6.1% year-on-year in September 2026, reaching an average of £2,448, according to the latest data from Hello Neighbour.
New Scottish Landlord Rules Take Effect: Damp, Tenancy Succession and Wrongful Termination
Scottish landlords face a series of important private rented sector changes that came into force on 6 October 2026.
Your First Home Could Increase Affordable New-Build Options by 114% for Single First-Time Buyers
A proposed government scheme could more than double the number of new-build homes affordable to an average single first-time buyer in England, according to new analysis from Rightmove.
£1.6bn Flows Into UK Build-to-Rent as Single-Family Housing Drives Q3 Investment
Investment in UK build-to-rent property reached £1.6 billion during the third quarter of 2026, with single-family housing accounting for the majority of investment.
UK Construction Downturn Eases as September PMI Rises, but Housebuilding Remains Under Pressure
The UK construction sector moved closer to stabilisation in September, although activity remained firmly in contraction territory.
£350m Support for Smaller Housebuilders: What the New ENABLE Build Facility Means for UK Housing Supply
Smaller housebuilders are set to gain access to additional development finance after the British Business Bank increased an existing guarantee facility with Shawbrook to £350 million.
UK Rental Yields Reach 7.9%: Where Property Investors Are Finding the Strongest Returns
Average rental yields across England and Wales have increased to 7.9%, according to the latest Rental Barometer from Fleet Mortgages.
£28,000 Tribunal Award Highlights the Cost of Rental-Law Non-Compliance
A recent property tribunal case has highlighted the financial consequences landlords can face when rental licensing and tenancy obligations are not followed.
Norfolk Plan Could Unlock 15,780 Homes Through a New Approach to Nature and Development
A new approach to housing development in Norfolk could help unlock up to 15,780 homes while funding improvements to rivers, wetlands and water quality.
More Than £88 Billion of Property Is Sitting Empty Across England, New Research Finds
The UK's housing debate often focuses on building new homes, but new research highlights another part of the supply equation: properties that already exist but are not being occupied.