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Mistakes First-Time Buyers Make When Buying A Home

As a first-time buyer, the process of securing your first property can be a demanding and testing journey - one that will probably make you reconsider whether moving out is actually worth it. There are several organisations in the UK, like banks and local councils, that aim to make the buying process smoother, but even with their help, you can still find yourself up against unexpected challenges along...

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The King's Speech - Property Industry Reaction

On leasehold reform

Sim Sekhon, Group CEO at Legal for Landlords , commented:

"Leasehold reform may benefit homeowners, but the government's real challenge is delivering fairer protections without undermining investment confidence or triggering wider financial consequences across the housing market."

"Any further reform of the leasehold system is likely to be...

Buy-to-let mortgage costs climb by as much as 64% in a decade as landlords face mounting pressure from rental reform

The latest research from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed that the average monthly cost of a buy-to-let mortgage has climbed by as much as 64% over the last decade, as landlords continue to face mounting financial pressure alongside sweeping reforms introduced via the Renters' Rights Act.

Benham and Reeves analysed the change in buy-to-let mortgage...

Devon landlords warned to guard against deadly legionella and the risk of prison

Residential landlords could face heavy fines, and jail time in worst-case scenarios, if they fail to address the risks of legionella in Devon rental properties.

Under the new Renters' Rights Act landlords could be hit with fines of up to £20,000 if their property is not compliant to regulation or face a custodial sentence if a tenant dies after contracting Legionnaires' disease....

Rural housing markets in full bloom with price growth of up to 9.6%

As the country basks in spring sunshine, it comes as no surprise that new research from Yopa has revealed rural housing markets are enjoying hotter market conditions than their urban counterparts, with average price growth surpassing towns and cities as well as the national average. But despite price rises of up to 9.6%, country homes remain the most affordable in England & Wales....

The micro-stressors in your home that can impact your mental wellbeing - and what to do about them

In today's uncertain world, our homes are among the few places which are safe and consistent. They should be spaces that support our wellbeing, by reducing stress and anxiety, and serving as a refuge from external chaos.

Research found that Brits spend an average of 22 hours a day at home, partly due to the rise of working from home. A home expert from MyBuilder.com , the reliable...

Zero Deposit launches Guarantor+, and JLL the first major partner announced

The product already has 24% market shar

Zero Deposit today announces JLL as the first firm to be publicly named among a group of leading lettings agencies and build-to-rent providers that have selected its Guarantor+ product, giving it a 24% share of the market. The solution offers clients a fully regulated alternative to traditional personal guarantors, designed to meet...

Home longevity spas tipped to become the next must-have in prime property, says longevity expert

Longevity expert has noticed a huge influx in home spas from investors
Country and Townhouse reported that wellness is expected in luxury homes
Ralph Montague discusses core shifts he's seen over the past two years

Once, cinema rooms, wine cellars and home gyms were considered luxury home features. Now, the next major...

Did landlords frontload rent hikes ahead of the RRA?

The latest insight from Inventory Base suggests that, despite the incoming Renters' Rights Act limiting rent increases to once per year, only around a quarter of landlords appeared to pre-empt the change by front-loading rent rises ahead of the 1st May deadline.

This comes amid wider policy uncertainty in the rental sector, with the UK government this week reportedly rowing back on a...

Does your home look 'Cheap'? Why 1 in 3 Brits would 'swipe left' on your home before even opening the front door

New research reveals the small details making homes look cheaper than they are

UK homeowners may be unknowingly making their properties look cheaper and less valuable than they really are, according to new research.

A nationwide survey commissioned by The Bespoke Sign House found that more than a quarter of buyers (27%) have instantly ruled out a property based on...

£7k fines per mistake: agents warned over hidden Renters' Rights exposure

Alto launches free Renters' Rights Risk Calculator as compliance gaps threaten to scale across portfolios

London, April 2026 — Estate and letting agents could be exposed to fines of up to £7,000 per breach under the Renters' Rights Act , rising to £40,000 for repeat offences, with many at risk of unknowingly breaching the new rules from 1st May.

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