With house prices on a gradual slide, the bright spot for investors has been the strong increase in rental prices. This rental price surge has another 25% to go, according to Hamptons.

Research by think tank Centre for Cities suggests that the UK has a shortage of 4.3 million home compared with other European countries. This means that we would need to build 450,000 new homes every year for 25 years to meet demand and make up the deficit.

As higher interest rates continue to bite, Nationwide recorded a distinct fall in house prices and activity in August, with the number of transactions now 20% below pre-pandemic levels.

Achieved the A level results. Received the offer of a place. For hundreds of thousands of students, an even bigger hurdle awaits. Finding somewhere to live.

Competition between lenders and lower long term interest rates are driving down the cost of mortgages, but it may be a little early to be over-confident.

The madness goes on as rents continue to rise everywhere. With demand constantly rising and supply static at best, affordability is being stretched in most regions.

Continuing the recent trend, the lender reports a small drop in house prices in July but retains a modestly upbeat outlook for the months ahead.

Continuing the recent trend, the lender reports a small drop in house prices in July but retains a modestly upbeat outlook for the months ahead.

For over two years, landlords have been seeking clarity on the proposed EPC rule changes, not knowing how or when they are to be implemented. Now they know. Kicked into the long grass.

No, not rooms in a care home or similar, but conventional UK properties leased to registered care providers, generating a remarkable 6% NET rental yield. Highly reliable tenant, no letting fees, no management charges. What's not to love?