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BoE Base Rate 3.75% 2yr Fixed Mortgage 6.58% 5yr Fixed Mortgage 5.13% UK Avg House Price £272,611 Annual Price Change +1.4% House Price Index 104.5 CPI Inflation 3.5%
BoE Base Rate 3.75% 2yr Fixed Mortgage 6.58% 5yr Fixed Mortgage 5.13% UK Avg House Price £272,611 Annual Price Change +1.4% House Price Index 104.5 CPI Inflation 3.5%
Property Law

Airbnb's new cleaning rules: what they mean for UK holiday let owners

Airbnb's global policy update bans hosts from asking guests to strip beds or wash dishes. Here's how it affects UK property owners running holiday lets.

Supported housing chaos poses fresh risks to your local property market
Property Law

Supported housing chaos poses fresh risks to your local property market

New oversight rules aim to tackle rogue landlords in supported housing. What it means for buyers, sellers and community stability in your area.

Literary retreats offer UK homeowners a fresh angle on holiday lets
Property Law

Literary retreats offer UK homeowners a fresh angle on holiday lets

Europe's writer-themed boutique hotels show how niche positioning attracts premium guests. Could this model work for UK holiday let owners?

Fraudulent number plates are hitting innocent homeowners in the wallet
Property Law

Fraudulent number plates are hitting innocent homeowners in the wallet

Over 11,400 drivers received fines for offences they didn't commit last year due to cloned number plates. Here's what homeowners need to know.

Boundary disputes and property rights: what homeowners need to know
Property Law

Boundary disputes and property rights: what homeowners need to know

Unauthorised use of your driveway or garden can affect property value and saleability. Here's what legal protections exist and how to handle neighbours who overstep.

Windfarm objections create planning headache for rural sellers
Property Law

Windfarm objections create planning headache for rural sellers

Defence ministry radar concerns are blocking windfarm developments across the UK. Here's what it means for homeowners in affected areas.

Private renters face new damp and mould rules: what you need to know
Property Law

Private renters face new damp and mould rules: what you need to know

The government is consulting on extending damp and mould protections to private renters. Here's what it means for the 11 million people renting privately in England.

How environmental law is reshaping what you can build
Property Law

How environmental law is reshaping what you can build

A landmark court ruling on mining approvals reveals how environmental conditions are tightening across UK planning decisions, with implications for homeowners and developers alike.

Climate rulings and house prices: Australia's test case for UK property owners
Property Law

Climate rulings and house prices: Australia's test case for UK property owners

An Australian high court ruling on fossil fuel projects raises questions about environmental accountability in property development. What could similar precedents mean for UK homeowners?

Garden rooms and planning chaos: what homeowners really need to know
Property Law

Garden rooms and planning chaos: what homeowners really need to know

Garden pods and luxury sheds are sparking neighbourhood disputes. Here's what you need to understand about planning rules, neighbour rights, and protecting your property.

Service charges now averaging £2,405 yearly: what it means for flat buyers
Property Law

Service charges now averaging £2,405 yearly: what it means for flat buyers

Annual flat service charges have surged 33% in five years, with London high-rises exceeding £7,000. Here's how it affects your buying power and what reform might change.

Property Law

Boundary disputes and home values: what neighbours owe each other

When a neighbour's structural damage affects your property, understanding your legal rights and financial exposure can save thousands in repair costs.

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