Choosing mortgages and protection are not decisions to be taken lightly. In today’s complex economic landscape, financial advice is more important than ever. ‘Advice gap’ A new study from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)1 raises fears over a worrying...
On 15 March, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his “Budget for Growth,” kicking off with the latest economic projections from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). Expectations are for the UK to avoid a technical recession this year – however the economy is...
Following three years of pandemic disorder in the buy-to-let (BTL) sector, 2023 is shaping up to be another eventful year for landlords. With several major legislative reforms due to come into force this year, what can landlords do to prepare? So, what’s changing? The...
More than two in five landlords are not aware of the proposed Renters’ Reform Bill, a new survey1 claims, despite the impact it will have on their portfolios. The proposed legislation, which is set to be voted on before May 2023, includes many significant elements. If...
Following annual house price growth of 2.8% in December, Nationwide’s latest House Price Index reveals a continued slowdown, with growth of 1.1% in January 2023 compared to January 2022. Prices are now 3.2% lower than their August peak. Commenting on the figures,...
