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Landlords

Buy-to-let yields Q3 2026: 7.22% gross against a 5.6% fix

Paragon's Q3 2026 report puts average gross buy-to-let yields at 7.22%, the highest since 2011, but the rise is driven partly by weak house price grow...

buy-to-let yields
mortgage rates
London rental market
October 13, 2026892 words
Trades and contractors

Is trade work slowing down? What flat prices mean for jobs

Flat September house prices and two-year fixes around 5.6% are likely to soften sale-linked trade work such as pre-sale decorating, with completion-de...

mortgage rates
house prices
landlord maintenance
October 11, 2026800 words
Landlords

Will selective licensing be scrapped? Fees vs the register

Selective licensing has not been scrapped. Propertymark wants local schemes ended once England's national landlord register opens on 15 December 2026,...

selective licensing
national landlord register
Propertymark
October 6, 2026815 words
Market news

UK Property: Navigating Stability and Seizing Growth Opportunities in a Resilient Market

The UK property market shows remarkable resilience with stable house prices and robust buyer demand despite rate increases. Strategic policy pledges l...

UK Property Market
House Prices
Mortgages
January 17, 2026597 words
Market news

Navigating the Shifting Sands: Opportunities in the UK Property Market

Despite falling house prices and mortgage approvals, the UK property market presents opportunities for savvy investors. The build-to-rent sector, reg...

UK Property Market
House Prices
Mortgages
September 7, 2025557 words