From 1st April this year, councils can charge a premium of 100% of a property's council tax bill on homes that have been empty for 12 months.

Rates on five-year fixed-rate buy-to-let mortgages start at 5.35%

New products included in the suite include two and five-year fixed rates, available to both 65% and 75% LTV.

Selected limited company rates have seen a reduction of 0.40%

The NAVA Propertymark member says that sales have surged this year, with 2024 already proving to be a much busier year for them.

The lender has also announced a rate reduction on one of its five-year mortgages following broker feedback.

The lender has announced that it has further reduced rates on its specialist buy-to-let range following a cut earlier this month.

Despite over a fifth of England being classified as green space, house price premiums in locations suitable for a good dog walk can be substantial.

Buyer demand is dwindling for historic homes due to higher mortgage rates and tighter lending restrictions.

Tenants at the very top end of the London rental market could face paying stamp duty to the tune of almost £18,000 from March next year, according to new research.