In early 2023, most property forecasters anticipated a significant downturn in the UK housing market over the following two years. Halifax predicted an 8% drop in house prices, Savills went further at 10%, and Nomura […]

If you have ever thought about selling your Hounslow home, chances are you have been tempted to push the asking price a little higher than advised. After all, it’s your biggest tax free asset. A […]

The Government has taken a significant step towards abolishing leasehold properties in England and Wales, introducing a white paper that proposes making commonhold the default tenure for flats and apartments. The reforms, which aim to phase out leasehold for the 4,006,038 English & Welsh leasehold homes, have been described as the “beginning of the end” for a system often criticised as outdated and unfair. But what does this mean for Hounslow homeowners and buy-to-let landlords, particularly those looking to sell in the coming years?

Future legislation and the recent Budget have stirred considerable anxiety among landlords. The Chancellor’s decision to increase the additional Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) from 3% to 5% for landlords purchasing additional properties initially suggested a grim outlook for the buy-to-let sector. This move, coupled with the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act, which proposes to abolish Section 21 and effect a landlord database, poses new challenges for Hounslow landlords but also opens doors to new opportunities. Despite these hurdles, deeper market insights reveal reasons for optimism among property investors.

The UK rental market is set for a major shake-up with the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill 2025. This new legislation is all about making renting fairer, giving tenants more security, and holding landlords […]