October 2026 Property Articles
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April's new tax year provides perfect timing for comprehensive portfolio reviews. Systematic assessment of performance, compliance, and strategy positions landlords for successful years ahead whilst identifying issues requiring attention.
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April 2026's lettings market presents landlords with complex balancing acts between rent optimisation, tenant demand management, and evolving regulatory compliance.
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Thinking about buying your first home this Easter? With mortgage rates falling, affordability improving, and the spring market picking up, now could be the ideal time to start getting serious.
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Easter provides ideal timing for systematic compliance reviews ensuring your rental properties meet all legal requirements.
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April has a way of making you look at your home with fresh eyes. Whether you are preparing to sell, settling into a new place, or simply ready to shake off the remnants of winter, a seasonal home edit can make a surprising difference to how your space looks and feels.
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There is a familiar optimism that arrives with the spring property market, and Easter tends to amplify it. But how much of the seasonal confidence surrounding housing at this time of year is grounded in real market conditions, and how much is simply the mood lifting with the temperature?
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Easter often coincides with a natural decision point for renters. Whether your tenancy is coming to an end or your landlord has offered a renewal, this is a moment that deserves careful thought.
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Spring's arrival brings opportunities to reduce energy consumption and heating costs through seasonal adjustments.
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Spring is one of the best times to sell, and first impressions count more than ever when buyer activity is high.
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April buyers research extensively online before viewing, prioritising specific property features and presentation standards.
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Furnished rentals are becoming an increasingly common sight across the UK lettings market. But for landlords weighing up whether to furnish their properties, the decision is rarely straightforward.
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Eco-friendly homes are no longer a niche choice. As the April market brings a fresh wave of properties to browse, more buyers are factoring in energy efficiency, running costs, and environmental credentials as seriously as they once weighed up bedrooms and postcodes. Here is what to look for.
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Co-living is reshaping the way people think about home. What began as a solution for urban professionals is now influencing property developments across the UK.
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Strategic home preparation transforms properties from ordinary to irresistible during April's competitive market. Systematic staging and presentation improvements capture buyer attention, generating offers faster and at stronger prices.
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Mortgages come with more misconceptions attached to them than almost any other financial product. In a spring market where decisions carry real weight, believing the wrong thing at the wrong moment can prove costly.
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Whether you are buying for the first time or moving on to your next home, mortgage readiness is what separates buyers who can move quickly from those who cannot.
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Getting a mortgage for the first time can feel like navigating unfamiliar territory, but the preparation is more straightforward than many expect.
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Property auctions offer opportunities to secure homes below market value but involve specific procedures, risks, and immediate completion commitments.
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Easter provides strategic house hunting opportunities whilst others pause their searches.
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Buyer’s markets demand strategic approaches from sellers facing increased competition and stronger buyer negotiating positions.
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Spring's peak letting season demands properties show at their absolute best.
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Pricing a property correctly from the outset is one of the most important decisions a seller can make.
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The Renters Rights Act implementation continues through 2026, bringing significant changes to rental sector operations.
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Spring's rental market activity prompts landlords to reassess whether self-management or professional agents deliver better outcomes.
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Understanding the difference between required cleanliness and fair wear and tear protects your deposit when moving out.
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Spring is the season most associated with renewal, and that instinct to refresh your surroundings is well worth acting on.
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April's surge in buyer activity creates favourable selling conditions when leveraged strategically.
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Downsizing offers substantial financial and lifestyle benefits when circumstances align appropriately.
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Technology transforms modern property searches through online portals, virtual tours, instant alerts, and digital tools streamlining every stage.
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Entering the buy-to-let market requires thorough preparation, realistic expectations, and understanding of legal obligations.
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Rental yields vary dramatically across UK regions, with northern cities and Midlands locations delivering substantially stronger returns than traditional southern hotspots.
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Letting properties legally requires meeting numerous mandatory obligations covering safety, documentation, and tenant rights.
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First-time buyers have plenty of questions when spring arrives and the property market gets moving.
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April consistently delivers peak property market activity through optimal timing, maximum buyer numbers, and favourable conditions.
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Spring 2026 brings enhanced tenant protections through the Renters Rights Act alongside continuing responsibilities.
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Summer is the busiest moving season in the UK rental market, and the Renters' Rights Act has changed several aspects of how tenancies end and begin. Whether you are moving by choice or necessity, understanding the process before you start will save you time, money, and avoidable stress.
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The April 2026 energy price cap fell by 6.7%, bringing the typical annual bill to £1,641. That is welcome news, but it sits against a broader reality: energy costs remain 44% above pre-2021 levels. For buyers and tenants assessing a property, the EPC rating is now one of the most financially significant details on any listing.
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Buyers in the UK property market currently have more homes to choose from than at any point in approximately eight years. That shift in the balance of supply and demand has real, practical consequences for anyone searching for a home right now. Here is how to make the most of it.
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The property market produces data constantly, but not all of it carries equal weight. Completion figures from the second and third quarters of the year consistently reveal more about the true state of the market than any other measure. Here is why that matters and what this means to buyers and sellers.
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Zoopla's analysis of the UK's 30 million homes reveals that 15.2 million of them gained value in 2025 by at least 1%, with an average uplift of £9,900. But half the picture is also that 9.1 million homes lost value over the same period. Understanding which side of that divide your home sits on is the starting point for any selling decision in 2026.
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The average two-year fixed mortgage rate currently stands at 5.42%, up from 4.25% before the Iran conflict began in February. For buyers planning a summer purchase, understanding exactly what that rate means for your borrowing power, your monthly budget, and your strategy is more important than waiting for rates to fall.
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The Renters' Rights Act came into force on 1 May 2026. The first month of the new regime brings a set of specific, time-sensitive obligations that every landlord needs to have completed before the end of May. Here is your practical checklist, with the deadlines that matter most.
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With seven applicants chasing every available rental property, landlords who hold on to good tenants are quietly winning. Re-letting costs time, money, and certainty. In 2026, tenant retention is not just a relationship management question. It is a financial one.
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Rightmove's January 2026 housing market update revealed that a third of all properties currently listed for sale have already had to reduce their asking price. It is a figure worth understanding before setting your own. Here is what the data shows and how to position your property effectively from the outset.
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The Bank of Mum and Dad remain one of the most significant forces in the UK property market. But gifting a deposit involves more than transferring money. From mortgage lender requirements to tax implications, here is what parents need to understand before they help their child buy a first home.
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A poll of 305 landlords conducted recently found that 88% were concerned about their readiness for Making Tax Digital. With the first quarterly deadline now just weeks away, that anxiety is understandable. Here is a practical June guide to getting on top of it.
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The practice of tenants being encouraged to outbid each other for rental properties is now unlawful. From 1 May 2026, the Renters' Rights Act bans rental bidding in its entirety. For tenants who have experienced the pressure of competitive markets, here is what the change delivers.
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Around one in four property transactions in the UK now completes without a mortgage. That figure, confirmed by Zoopla, has significant implications for how the market functions and what it means to be a buyer or seller navigating it in 2026. Here is the full picture.
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The period before the summer holidays is one of the most practical times of year to run through the checks that keep a property in good order. For homeowners and landlords alike, a mid-year maintenance review costs relatively little and prevents the kind of problems that are consistently more expensive when they are discovered too late.
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Seven applicants for every available rental property. That is not a headline from the peak of the rental crisis. It remains the reality of the market in 2026, according to Propertymark. For landlords and tenants alike, understanding what that figure means in practice is more useful than simply noting it.
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Family buyers do not approach their property search the way other buyers do. They work backwards from a school start date, and that shapes everything, including when they need to find a home, when they need to complete, and crucially, when they need to see your property listed.
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Viewings are more productive when you arrive prepared. Most buyers spend their time looking at the décor and the layout when they should be asking the questions that reveal what a property is really like to own. Here is the checklist that makes every viewing count.
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Spring is widely regarded as the most active period in the property market, but summer tells a more nuanced story. Buyer motivation shifts, seller behaviour changes, and the dynamics of the June and July market are distinct from those of March and April in ways that are worth understanding clearly.
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Section 21 is gone. From 1 May 2026, landlords in England can no longer remove a tenant without a legally recognised reason. For many, that raises an immediate question: what are the grounds that remain, and how do they work in practice?
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First-time buyers represent a significant and consistently active share of the UK property market. For sellers whose homes are likely to appeal to this group, understanding what they prioritise, what they worry about, and what turns them away is one of the most commercially useful things you can know before going to market.
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From lower-rate mortgages and deposit support to stamp duty contributions and government-backed schemes, new build buyers in 2026 have more help available than many realise. Here is what today’s incentives could mean for your move and where buyers may be saving thousands.
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Energy efficiency has moved from a nice-to-have to a measurable competitive advantage in the rental market. For landlords, eco improvements are no longer simply a compliance obligation. They are one of the most commercially effective investments available for reducing voids, attracting reliable tenants, and protecting long-term asset value.
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The number of homes available for sale in the UK has reached its highest level in eleven years. That single shift in the balance of supply and demand is reshaping how buyers search, how sellers price, and how long transactions take. Here is what it means for both sides of the market right now.
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Zoopla's latest rental market data shows annual rent growth slowing to 2.2% across the UK. For landlords tracking yield performance, that moderation has direct implications for how portfolios are valued and how future returns should be calculated. Here is a clear-eyed look at the numbers.
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Industry data reveals a striking gap in selling times between properties that are priced correctly from the outset and those that are not. Well-priced homes are finding buyers in around 32 days. Those that require reductions are taking closer to 99 days. Here is what that difference means in practice.
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Most sellers offer viewings during the day without giving it much thought. But in summer, when evenings are long and light lasts well past eight o'clock, restricting viewings to daytime hours means turning away a significant proportion of motivated buyers before they ever see your home.
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Rightmove and Zoopla consistently record some of their highest browsing figures of the year in June. The summer solstice, with its long evenings and a population that is simultaneously looking ahead to autumn and enjoying the warmth of summer, creates the conditions for peak property browsing. Here is what that means for both buyers and sellers.
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Energy efficiency has become a measurable factor in how quickly properties sell and at what price. In a market where buyers have more choice than in eight years, a Band C EPC rating is increasingly a competitive advantage. Here is what the data shows and what it means for sellers.
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Research from Dogs Trust and Cats Protection reveals that 26% of tenants would stay longer in a property if they were allowed to keep a pet. With the Renters' Rights Act now giving tenants the right to request one, the conversation around pets in rental properties has changed permanently for both sides.
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The number of landlords opting for fully managed letting services has risen noticeably in 2026, and the reasons are not difficult to understand. Between the Renters' Rights Act, Making Tax Digital, and a more complex regulatory environment, the case for professional management has never been more grounded in practical necessity.
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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now live, and the first quarterly submission deadline is approaching faster than many landlords realise. If your rental income exceeds £50,000, here is what you need to understand, what you need to do, and why 7 August 2026 is a date you cannot afford to miss.
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The first major implementation stage of the Renters’ Rights Act took effect on 1 May 2026, but for landlords, the work is not yet done. Several key deadlines fall in the weeks that follow and missing them carries real consequences. Here is your practical action plan for June.
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Build to Rent attracted a record £5.2 billion in investment in 2025, and Q1 2026 has seen £795 million transacted, the highest first quarter since 2022. As London's lettings market shows clear signs of spring recovery, the BTR sector is both responding to and shaping that momentum. Here is what it means for renters, landlords, and the broader market.
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For the fourth consecutive year, wages are growing faster than house prices in the UK. The house price to income ratio has fallen from its 2022 peak of 9.5 to 8.3 today, with further improvement forecast for 2026. For buyers and sellers alike, understanding what that shift means in practical terms is worth the time.
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Every property sale in England and Wales is recorded by HM Land Registry, and that data is publicly available. For sellers, understanding what it shows, what it does not show, and how to use it properly is one of the most useful pieces of preparation you can do before your home goes to market.
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London sellers are navigating a meaningfully more competitive landscape in 2026. Zoopla's April House Price Index confirms that homes in the capital are taking longer to sell, supply is up, and prices are falling slightly year-on-year. Here is what that means for your sale and how to gain a genuine edge over the competition.
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Section 21's gone, fixed terms ended, and periodic tenancies became standard. Here's what the Act changed for landlords.
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Your landlord must install working alarms before you move in. Here's what you need to know.
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The way you leave a rental home directly affects whether you get your full deposit back.
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Every property you view is either freehold or leasehold. Here is what that actually means.
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Simple, consistent security habits protect your home far more reliably than any single measure can.
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Buyers form their first impression of your home long before they step through the door.
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Fixed or variable: it is one of the first mortgage decisions you will face. Here is how to think about it.
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Standard home insurance does not cover a rented property. Here is what landlord insurance does instead.
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The Renters' Rights Act changed everything in May. Here is what every landlord needs to know right now.
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Understanding how your home is valued helps you set a realistic price and sell with confidence.
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Buying your first home involves many steps. Here is a clear guide to how they fit together.
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The property market moves in a rhythm you can actually plan around. Here's what that rhythm looks like, and what it means if you're thinking of selling.
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A conservatory can be a genuinely useful addition to a home. Here is what buyers need to know.
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Keeping tenants safe isn't a single box to tick. It's a set of clear, well-defined responsibilities, and once you know what each one involves, they're easy to stay on top of.
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Every day a rental property sits empty costs money. Here is how to reduce that time consistently.
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A property chain connects multiple buyers and sellers who all depend on each other to complete simultaneously.
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Stamp duty is one of the largest upfront costs of buying a home. Here is how it works.
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A few hours of preparation now can prevent costly problems and cold surprises through winter. Here's where to start.
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Gas and electrical safety checks are legal requirements for every landlord. Here is exactly what is involved.
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Buyers judge your home before they reach the front door. Here is how to make that count.
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From renting to selling, pets add an extra dimension to every property decision. Here is what helps.
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Understanding what you can and cannot claim reduces your tax bill and avoids HMRC problems later.
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Blocked gutters and loose tiles are October problems. Left until winter, they become expensive ones.
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Right to Rent checks are a legal requirement before every tenancy. Here is exactly what they involve.
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Should you sell your current home before buying your next one? Here is how to think it through.
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Several government schemes exist to help first-time buyers in England. Here is what each one does.
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Every property sold or let needs a valid EPC. Here is what the certificate actually tells you.
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Since 1 May 2026, only one lawful mechanism exists for raising rent. Here is exactly how it works.
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A buyer's survey is one of the most important stages of a sale. Here is what sellers should know.
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Mortgage rates shape what buyers can afford and how sellers should price. Here is how they connect.
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The government has confirmed new service charge rights for leaseholders, due to take effect from 2027.
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Lease extension costs could fall significantly. But the timing depends on which reform you are waiting for.
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A Rent Repayment Order can recover up to two years of rent. Here is how they work and what triggers them.
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The 12-month re-letting restriction is reshaping how landlords think about selling. Here is the full picture.
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One in ten landlords has experienced tenant fraud first-hand. Here is what the data shows and what to do about it.
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Making Tax Digital is now live for landlords with £50,000 qualifying income. The next threshold arrives in April 2027.
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Three parts of the material information rules are already in force. Here is exactly what they require.
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760,000 homes are on the market. Buyers have the most choice in years. Here is what that means.
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Renting with a pet is more straightforward than it used to be. Here is what you need to know.
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Know what to expect from your landlord when it comes to heating and hot water, and what to do if it isn't being met.
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Autumn is the right time to work through your rental property's winter maintenance list. Here is where to start.
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Fixed or variable: the choice you make now shapes your finances for years. Here is how to decide.
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Energy bills rose 13% in July and the winter cap is unlikely to fall back far. Here is what to do now.
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Buyers use every sense during a viewing. Understanding what they're doing changes how you prepare.
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On 25 September, offices across the UK will put the kettle on for a very good reason.
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760,000 homes are on the market. Buyers have the most choice in years. Here is what that means.
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The biggest change to renting in a generation came into force in May. Here is what it actually means for tenants living in it now.
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Five per cent more homes and nine per cent less buying power. Here is what August's data means for sellers.
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Your council tax band was set in 1991 and may have never been reviewed. Here is how it works.
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Completion day is when ownership changes hands. Here is exactly what to expect as a buyer or seller.
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HMRC began auto-enrolling qualifying landlords into Making Tax Digital from September. Here is what that means.
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Four months into the new rules, here is what has changed in practice for landlords managing tenancies.
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Awaab's Law is already reshaping how damp and mould must be handled. Private landlords need to understand what is coming and what already applies.
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The current EPC rules include a £3,500 exemption most landlords have never registered. Here is what it means.
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The clocks go back on 25 October. Here is what that means for sellers this autumn.
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Section 21 is gone and the market is adjusting. Here is what that means for buyers, sellers, and the homes now coming to market.
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The mansion tax consultation has closed. Here is what is confirmed, what is awaited, and who it affects.
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Rent arrears are at their lowest recorded level and landlord profitability is rising. Here is what the Q2 data shows.
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Every private landlord in England must register on the new PRS Database. Here is the complete guide.
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Average mortgage rates rose again in September as geopolitical tensions pushed swap rates higher. Here is the picture now.
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