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Buy-to-let1 May 20265 min readRenters’ Rights Act: what landlords must do now
Section 21 is abolished, tenancies are now rolling, and a 31 May deadline carries a £7,000 fine. This is what buy-to-let landlords need to do under the Renters’ Rights Act.
Protection30 Apr 20264 min readIncome protection back in focus as household bills bite
Insurers paid a record £8bn in protection claims in 2024. With bills climbing and mortgage costs rising, more buyers want to know how income protection actually works.
First-time buyers15 Apr 20265 min readHelp to Buy mostly helped higher earners, IFS finds
The IFS says Help to Buy mostly boosted higher earners in cheaper areas. The first-time buyer routes that still exist are the 5% mortgage guarantee scheme, the Lifetime ISA and shared ownership.
Regulation7 Apr 20264 min readStamp duty for first-time buyers: where it stands in 2026
No stamp duty up to £300,000, then 5% to £500,000, with the relief lost above £500,000. Here are the 2026 rules for first-time buyers, plus a worked example and the £500,000 cliff-edge.
Rates24 Mar 20264 min readLow-deposit deals pulled as the war jolts mortgage rates
Lenders pulled more than 200 five-percent-deposit deals as fixed rates jumped above 5.5%. What that means if you are buying with a small deposit.