Michael Davey, group head of sustainability at OSB Group, explores how buy-to-let landlords can improve the EPC rating of their property and how much this might cost.

Over half of homes in England and Wales sell within two months of listing, according to newly released data.

Residential property market activity is on the rise, according to optimistic developers.

With inflation pushing up everyday costs and care home fees continuing to rise, many families are weighing the financial benefits of combining households.

10% of homeowners in the North plan to downsize, with the figure rising to 25% in London

Exit will be achieved through the sale of all six units

Paresh Raja, CEO, Market Financial Solutions, explores who accidental landlords actually are and how the specialist finance sector can better support them.

Both homes are anticipated to open in early 2026 and will deliver 169 beds to an area experiencing a chronic shortfall of high-quality, new purpose-built care homes.

Market activity remains resilient despite the recent stamp duty increase, with most buyers who missed the deadline still proceeding.

The loan, at 70% LTV over six months, enables the consolidation of three investment properties into a single corporate structure.