North East towns the most affordable in the UK
Towns in the North East of England offer a route to homeownership at just £325 per month, Zoopla analysis shows. Shildon in County Durham is the most affordable town, where…
Capital Gains Tax receipts soar from £10bn to £17bn
The government received £16.985bn in Capital Gains Taxes in January 2026, a 69% increase from the take of £10.033bn in January last year. Jason Hollands, managing director at wealth management…
First-time buyer affordability improves in 70% of UK areas
First-time buyer affordability has improved across nearly three-quarters of local authority areas in the UK over the past year, according to research from Nationwide Building Society. The analysis shows that…
Government lacks data on landlords exiting rental sector
The UK Government has confirmed it does not track the number of landlords leaving the private rental sector, according to a Parliamentary response from Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook. In response…
Blackpool landlords face prosecution over licensing
Blackpool Council has warned landlords they face prosecution and fines if they fail to obtain proper licensing for rental properties, nearly a year after introducing a selective licensing scheme for…
UK landlord portfolios consolidate as smaller investors exit
The proportion of landlords owning one or two properties in the UK has declined from 57% to 50% between October 2024 and October 2025, according to data from The Deposit…
Where LISA home purchases are happening
First-time buyers using a Lifetime ISA are mostly buying in Bristol, Belfast and Sheffield, according to data from 2025 from wealth management platform Moneybox. First-time buyers benefitted from an average…
Swap rate volatility rises amid Middle East tensions
Swap rates have increased since the start of the Iran conflict, which in the long-term results in higher mortgage rates. Since the start of the war the average daily 1…
Greenwich Council targets unlicensed HMOs in Plumstead
Greenwich Council has launched a coordinated enforcement operation targeting unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and anti-social behaviour in the Plumstead area, following an increase in resident complaints. Officers from…
Independent estate agency marks 200 years in business
Henry Adams, an independent estate agency operating across southern England, has reached its 200th year of continuous operation, having been established in 1826 in Chichester. The firm currently employs 175…