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Property118 Calculator Compares BTL Company vs Personal Ownership
Property118 has released a Buy-to-Let Tax Comparison Calculator to help landlords compare tax outcomes of owning rental properties personally or through a limited company.
UK House Prices Flat for Second Month as Agents Signal Summer Slowdown
UK house prices remained largely unchanged in June, with agents warning of a quieter summer and mortgage rates staying elevated, according to Nationwide data.
Virgin Money Reduces Fixed Mortgage Rates Across Multiple Products
Virgin Money has cut rates on its purchase, remortgage, and product transfer mortgages, including buy-to-let product transfers, with reductions of up to 0.20%.
Nationwide: UK Annual House Price Growth Rises to 2.2% in June
Nationwide reports UK annual house price growth increased to 2.2% in June, with prices broadly flat month-on-month. Northern Ireland saw the strongest regional growth.
British Mortgage Awards Marks 20 Years of Recognising Industry Excellence
The British Mortgage Awards has celebrated 20 years of recognising individual excellence in the mortgage industry, with reflections from early winners on industry changes.
LiveMore Launches Flexible Five-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage
LiveMore has introduced a five-year fixed rate mortgage allowing borrowers to exit after two years without penalty. Early repayment charges apply only in the first two years.
MIMHC Launches Fifth Annual Mental Health & Wellbeing Survey
The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter has launched its fifth annual wellbeing survey, aiming for at least 500 responses and supported by a donation initiative from Pepper Money.
Bill Butler Appointed as First Chair of Local Audit Office
Bill Butler has been appointed as the first chair of the Local Audit Office, starting a five-year term from 1 July 2026, confirmed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Government Issues July 2026 Grenfell Tower Community Update
The Ministry of Housing has released a July 2026 update on the careful deconstruction of Grenfell Tower, including dust, noise, and vibration monitoring reports.
Zoopla: UK Sales Agreed Down 7% Year-on-Year, Buyer Demand Falls
Zoopla reports a 7% year-on-year fall in sales agreed, with buyer demand down 15% across the UK. Regional differences and higher mortgage rates are impacting the market.
Government: EPC Targets Not Sole Cause of Rent Increases
The government states that rent prices are influenced by multiple factors, not just proposed EPC targets, following a parliamentary question on the issue.
Major HHSRS Changes Now in Force: What Letting Agents Must Know
Significant reforms to the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) took effect on 23 June 2026, including new hazard categories and increased penalties for landlords.