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5th July 2023 Adviser News, Government and Policy

Industrial development land still in-demand despite cooling market

Land for industrial developments is the only type to see rising demand since the first quarter of this year, research from development site sourcing... Read more

4th July 2023 Adviser News, Buy to Let, Government and Policy, Property News, UK

Michael Gove reassures landlords on grounds for recovery

Housing secretary Michael Gove has reassured landlords that the government will provide “more comprehensive grounds for landlords to recover... Read more

4th July 2023 Adviser News, Buy to Let, Finance and Lending, Government and Policy, Property News, UK

Fines hitting more London landlords

Local authorities in Greater London have issued more than £900,000 worth of fines so far this year, almost reaching the total through the whole of... Read more

3rd July 2023 Adviser News, Buy to Let, Finance and Lending, Government and Policy, UK

Nationwide: house price growth at -3.5% amidst “toxic” backdrop

House prices fell by 3.5% in the year to June, a situation that one commenter remarked as a “toxic cocktail” thanks to the escalating mortgage... Read more

30th June 2023 Adviser News, Finance and Lending, Government and Policy, Property News, UK

UK lagging behind Europe on heat pump adoption

Some 1.36 million heat pumps were sold in France and Italy combined last year, far outstripping countries like the UK, research from the European... Read more

27th June 2023 Adviser News, Buy to Let, Finance and Lending, Government and Policy, Property News, UK

Mortgage expert: Government’s ‘no questions asked’ policy is dangerous

Allowing people to change their mortgage to interest-only or defer their payments on a ‘no questions asked’ basis is dangerous, because it... Read more

27th June 2023 Adviser News, Government and Policy, UK

Government to hand mortgage customers more flexibility

Borrowers will be able to switch to an interest-only mortgage or extend their mortgage terms without affecting their credit score or undertaking an... Read more

20th June 2023 Adviser News, Government and Policy, UK

Firm calls for reformed EPC system

The Energy Performance Certificate system needs to be revamped to more accurately display a property’s energy status, accreditation scheme Elmhurst... Read more

16th June 2023 Adviser News, Buy to Let, Government and Policy, Property News, UK

More landlords quit the sector using Section 21

Nearly half of all Section 21 eviction notices are now taking place so landlords can sell their properties, Citizens Advice research shows. There... Read more

6th June 2023 Blog, Government and Policy, Property News, UK

Landbanking gives ‘Levelling Up’ a bad name

By Grant Leggett, executive director, Boyer (part of Leaders Romans Group) In its recent revisions to the NPPF, the government committed to... Read more

24th May 2023 Adviser News, Government and Policy

It’s harder for pet owners than smokers to rent

It’s currently six times harder for pet owners to find a rental property than smokers, highlighting why the Renters Reform Bill has chosen to build... Read more

22nd May 2023 Adviser News, Buy to Let, Government and Policy

Investors no longer dominating off-plan sales

Investors made up one in five (21%) off-plan purchases last year – signalling that owner-occupiers are now facing more competition from one... Read more

18th May 2023 Adviser News, Finance and Lending, Government and Policy

Keir Starmer praised after vowing to ‘back the builders’

Labour Party leader Keir Starmer said Labour will “back the builders, not the blockers” – a message that has gone down well with the NFB House... Read more

18th May 2023 Adviser News, Government and Policy

Housebuilder Dandara unveils mental health campaign

Independent housebuilder Dandara has launched its first national partnership with Lighthouse Club, a charity which provides mental health and... Read more