6th February 2026 Buckinghamshire BS cuts buy-to-let rates The cuts follow just days after the society extended its Credit Revive range.
6th February 2026 Chancellor’s rental tax rise fuels rent increase fears 65% of landlords planning rent rises say the upcoming tax increase is a key reason for doing so, second only to higher property running costs.
6th February 2026 Average UK home breaks £300,000 barrier for the first time: Halifax Northern Ireland continues to lead UK house price growth; average prices there now stand at £217,206.
6th February 2026 Agents Giving to host second charity padel tournament in March This year's event, at Racketeer Club in North Acton, aims to raise funds for mental health charity MIND.
5th February 2026 Bank of England keeps rates at 3.75% amid steady market conditions Four MPC members voted for a cut to 3.5%, reflecting a closer-than-expected split in the committee.
5th February 2026 TML cuts BTL rates ahead of major refinancing wave The Mortgage Lender now offers limited-edition buy-to-let products with rates starting from 3.29%.
5th February 2026 Rental growth slows as voids lengthen in January Average void periods increased from 23 to 26 days, with six of nine regions recording longer gaps between lets.
5th February 2026 Case study: UTB completes £2.45m bridge in 15 days The funding covered a shortfall of over £2.2m, including SDLT, after a family gift was withdrawn.
5th February 2026 Metro Bank cuts buy-to-let rates to 2.99% The bank reduced buy-to-let mortgage rates by up to 40bps, with new deals starting from 2.99%.
5th February 2026 Rising rents push cash deposits above £2,500 Tenants moving home now tie up an average of £2,524 across two cash deposits at the same time.