The maximum amount landlords will be expected to pay for the upgrades has been cut by £5,000 under the Warm Homes Plan. read
Rents ended 2025 below where they started for the first time on record, according to the latest figures from Hamptons. read
The 4.2million leaseholders who pay ground rent could be set to see their annual bills go down under plans announced by Kier Starmer today. read
More homes available to let and more first-time buyers are among the factors behind the drop in asking rents. read
She may be an expert money saver but Gemma Bird has revealed she is still losing money on a buy-to-let she bought just before the 2008 financial crisis. read
We share the best buy-to-let mortgage rates for both personal name and limited company mortgages. These rates were the best deals sourced as of 9 January 2026. read
From the seismic Renters Rights Act to new energy rules and potentially falling rents, here is what buy-to-let landlords will be contending with this year. read
House price growth was hampered by Budget tax rumours and a sluggish economy in 2025. Will things improve in 2026? read
Homeowners saw rates go down this year, as the base rate fell four times. Does 2026 hold further cuts from the Bank of England - and what influences this? read
The number of tenants seeking a home has fallen by 20% over the last year, according to Zoopla, which could mean rents rise less quickly. read
Now we are fast approaching completion and the property market in the location I am buying seems to be in turmoil. read
The property website has also revealed the five most-wanted holiday homes, from a humble cottage in Italy to a Mallorcan villa which sleeps 29 people. read
Brothers Jim and Dan Holland want to create a 50-strong property portfolio, but are concerned about what they see as Labour's hostility towards landlords. read
A change is underway in the property market as property price growth in the Midlands far outpaces sluggish London, data shows. read
Property experts say buyers are in a strong bargaining position and can knock prices down by 13% - if they can spot the signs of a development struggling to sell. read
Is there any point any more trying to boost your income with a little money from a buy-to-let property? Out analysis shows there is still money to be made - but in an ever-shrinking number of areas. read
Tenants will foot the bill for painful tax hikes Rachel Reeves imposed on landlords in the Budget, property insiders warn. read
The changes will reduce returns for landlords who have already been pounded by higher taxes and increased regulation since 2016 - and could drive up rents for tenants. read
All manner of problems can crop up in properties during cold snaps, and nearly half of landlords say they've had a dispute with tenants at this time of year. read
It follows on from last week's Budget in which Rachel Reeves announced tax hikes on landlords and owners of expensive homes. read
The typical home will increase in value by around £33,000 between now and 2030, according to the latest forecast from the OBR. read
Two thirds of Scottish landlords have hiked their rents so far this year, compared to 58% across Britain as a whole. read
The Government has today announced the date that the long-awaited Renters' Rights Act will come into force. read
Asking price reductions of homes already on the market reached their highest level since February 2024, the property portal said. read
There are more than 180 laws landlords must obey - and not doing so can result in paying huge sums back to tenants or even a prison sentence. read
House prices are forecast to continue rising at a subdued pace, according to leading estate agent Savills, but some areas will massively outpace the average. read
My partner and I are considering buying a doer-upper that we think we can add significant value to - but will we fall into a tax trap when we sell it? read
The sweeping set of reforms mean landlords will no longer be able to carry out so-called 'no-fault' evictions and so cannot get rid of tenants without good reason. read
Rental costs for tenants have reached new record highs, with tenants shelling out 44% of their pay on rent. read
We look at what this latest development means, what leasehold reforms are tabled, and when they are likely to happen. read
I've read that buying a property in the north of England could be a good investment and provide me with strong returns. read
My landlord wants me to sign a two-year rent contract. If I did, would I be able to exit it without any penalties once the new tenant rights bill becomes law? read
Three-quarters of shareholders in new buy-to-let businesses this year were born between 1981 and 1996. read
The Renters' Rights Bill, which is set to become law in early 2026, will put tighter restrictions on landlords' ability to evict tenants and raise rents. read
A growing number of flat owners are being forced to sell their homes for less than they paid for them, as appetite for single-storey homes appears to wane. read
Buying within 500 metres of a train station in a major city could cost tens of thousands of pounds more than buying just 1km further away, a study has revealed. read
An investment that once would have provided a tidy income and been a growing asset has become an increasing burden. read
Rental costs across Britain soared to a record high in August as limited supply bolstered monthly payments, new data reveals. read
One of Britain's biggest property firms has once again downgraded its forecasts for future house price growth. read
We explain what taxes landlords currently pay, and what they could face under the new proposals. read
We explain the rules around stamp duty and how much people pay on second homes - and get expert views on Rayner's situation. read
The typical home has risen in value by £9,000 over the past year, according to official figures. read
Landlords may soon need to sign up to a national database that will be visible to councils and tenants, if a controversial piece of legislation goes through. read
Experts suggest that there is a growing disconnect between what developers charge for new build homes, and what buyers are willing to pay. read
House prices are falling, according to the latest survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. read
This month Rob Dix takes on our quickfire property questions and gives his views on the current state of the market. read
The researchers assessed the performance of stocks and shares versus house prices over the past century, and found investing is now winning out. read
Landlords are being spoilt for choice with the number of buy-to-let mortgages rising to a record high, according to new figures. read
House prices are going up fastest in places where the average property costs less than £2,000, data shows. read
The average monthly rent now stands at £1,287, up £35 over the past year, with price inflation running at its lowest since July 2021. read
I want our home to be the number one priority - is it unethical or even illegal to offer a cash incentive to the agent that sells it? read
While many landlords have done well in recent decades, the investment case for buy-to-let is being questioned more than ever. read
This month Phil Spencer takes on our quickfire property questions and gives his views on the current state of the market. read
From flats with short leases to bargain homes in beauty spots, we find out what's causing bidding wars in the auction room. read
Renters could save themselves hundreds of pounds by moving home during certain months of the year, data shared with This is Money reveals. read
Landlords are benefiting from a spate of mortgage rate cuts, with brokers suggesting now could be a good time to lock in a new deal. read
Property values are 3.5% higher than a year ago and are closing in on the August 2022 peak, when they hit £273,751. read
Buy-to-let continues to thrive in the north of England, according to analysis by the estate agent Hamptons. read
Having grappled with inflationary pressures and a 'punitive tax regime', commercial real estate is 'turning a corner', findings from Together seen by This is Money suggest. read
Home sellers in central London are facing a reality check that few of them want to accept - their properties may well be worth less than what they paid for them. read
Landlords are being urged to prepare for a major overhaul in how they report their income to HMRC. read
I don't want the hassle of finding tenants or managing the property myself, so I've decided to use a letting agent. What should I look for when choosing one? read
We are worried about Government plans to make 'no fault' evictions harder. Should we serve our tenant notice sooner rather than later? read
Our calculator allows you to see how different mortgages stack up, compare repayment and interest-only and see how much interest you will pay over the lifetime of a loan. read
We reveal some top tips to help you prepare to rent out your home, including sorting out insurance, notifying your mortgage lender and making it easier to find a tenant. read
If you are planning on investing, or just want to know more, we tell you the 10 essential things to consider for a successful buy-to-let investment read
We are considering using a letting agent to find a tenant, but are undecided over whether we want to outsource the day-to-day management as well. Would a cheaper online service be a better bet? read
The taxman will want to know about any buy-to-let returns you make. If you don't declare your income properly or capital gains when you sell, you could be in trouble. read