Jul 28, 2026
Some specialist buy-to-let lenders announced rate and criteria changes in July 2026, including reductions across parts of their buy-to-let ranges and lower minimum property values on selected products. For landlords, this may create more choice in some cases. It does...
Jul 22, 2026
The government has opened a consultation on a proposed new First Time Buyer ISA. It is not yet a live product, and the final rules have not been confirmed. The consultation was updated on 29 June 2026 and is open until 11:59pm on 18 August 2026. For anyone saving for...
Jul 15, 2026
Tenant demand picked up in the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey published in July 2026. The June survey reported a +18% net balance for tenant demand, the strongest reading since May 2025, while new landlord instructions remained negative at -18%. RICS also...
Jul 9, 2026
Average private rents in Redbridge reached £1,725 a month in May 2026, up from £1,677 a year earlier, according to Office for National Statistics local housing data. That is a 2.9% annual rise, but higher rent does not automatically mean a stronger investment...