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Nationwide: Green Homes Sell for Only £4,500 More Than D-Rated Properties
Nationwide research finds energy-efficient homes with EPC A or B ratings sell for just £4,500 more than D-rated properties, with minimal price differences among C, D, and E ratings.
Coventry Building Society to Adjust Residential and Buy-to-Let Rates
Coventry Building Society will raise rates on several residential fixed-rate mortgages and reduce some buy-to-let rates, with changes taking effect Wednesday.
Homeowners Increasingly Opt for Improvements Over Moving, Says Loans Warehouse
Loans Warehouse reports a rise in homeowners seeking finance for property improvements, as more choose to renovate rather than move amid a cautious UK housing market.
First-Time Buyers Delay Major Life Decisions Amid Housing Pressures
A survey by Mojo Mortgages finds first-time buyers across the UK are delaying key life milestones, including job changes, relationships, and starting families, due to the pressures of saving for a home.
Landbay Launches Premier Remortgage AVM Products and Cuts Premier Rates
Landbay has introduced new Premier Remortgage AVM two-year fixed-rate products and reduced selected rates across its Premier range, including standard and HMO options.
National Friendly Protection Products Now Available via Primis Network
National Friendly's protection products are now accessible to advisers in the Primis Mortgage Network, expanding options for flexible and affordable cover.
Guidance Issued for Electric Vehicle Charging Point Relief
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published guidance for local authorities on administering Electric Vehicle Charging Point Relief, following the 2025 Budget announcement.
Tenant Gives Five Days' Notice Before Leaving UK and Requests Deposit Return
A landlord reports a tenant gave only five days' notice before leaving the UK and requested their deposit back, minus five days' rent, instead of paying the full two months' notice period.
MPs Urge Landlords to Collaborate with Councils on Fly-Tipping
MPs have called for private landlords to work with councils to prevent fly-tipping and help keep residential areas clean.
Section 8 Possession Claims Face New Risks from Disability Discrimination Defence
Landlords relying on Section 8 for possession may face disability discrimination defences, as courts scrutinise whether eviction is a proportionate response under the Equality Act 2010.
Average Fixed Mortgage Rates Fall as 20 Lenders Cut Prices
Twenty lenders have reduced fixed mortgage rates, with average rates dropping across two-, three-, and five-year deals, according to Moneyfacts data.
Government's New ISA Rules Criticised for Complexity by First-Time Buyers
A Guardian Property report highlights concerns over the complexity of new ISA rules and their impact on young people trying to buy their first home.