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Landlords Invited to Shape Proposed HMRC Tax-Error Correction Rules
A House of Lords inquiry into HMRC's draft tax-error correction proposals invites written evidence from landlords and advisers by 11 October 2026.
Household Cost Pressures Highlight Need for Landlord Cash-Flow Planning
New ONS data shows most adults report rising living costs. Property118 explains why landlords should stress-test cash flow against late rent, voids and repairs.
Government clampdown on rogue builders: trusted trader register and escrow payment app launch
A new register of trusted traders and a CTSI-endorsed payment app aim to protect consumers from cowboy builders, following Citizens Advice figures on botched home repairs.
Mansion tax fears grow as homeowners voice concern ahead of Autumn Budget
Fears are growing that the Chancellor could widen Labour's mansion tax, with 243,000 homes reportedly at risk of being ensnared ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Former Cambridgeshire courthouse with prison cells listed for £800,000
The Old Courthouse in Linton, a nine-bed property that once housed a police station, magistrates court and prison, is on the market for £800,000.
London flat prices fall £71,000 in four years, official data shows
Official data shows London flat prices continue to fall, with typical inner city apartment values down £71,000 over four years.
Bank of England holds base rate at 3.75% for sixth consecutive meeting
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% for a sixth meeting in a row, with the base rate unchanged since December 2025.
Five-year fixed rate mortgages hit highest levels since 2023
Moneyfacts data shows the average five-year fixed rate mortgage has reached its highest level since 2023, following what has been described as a 'dark week' for borrowers.
Mortgage Rate Hikes Top the Week's Most-Read Broker Stories
A continuing streak of mortgage rate increases was the most-read story on Mortgage Solutions this week, alongside IMLA dinner photos and Sebastian Murphy's view on the base rate decision.
Industry Figures Challenge Whether Any Mortgage Case Is Truly 'Vanilla'
Key Advice CEO Will Hale argues no mortgage transaction is truly 'vanilla', urging advisers to move towards holistic, relationship-based advice rather than transactional broking.
Skipton Building Society Extends Delayed Start Mortgage to Homemovers
Skipton Building Society will now consider homemovers for its Delayed Start mortgage, which lets borrowers defer their first payment for three months after moving in.
Conveyancer numbers fall almost 16% in five years, Access Legal research finds
Research from Access Legal shows UK conveyancer numbers dropped 15.67% since 2021, with average completion times now at 123 days.