Property News
Welcome to the Auckland Estates Property News page, your go-to source for the latest news and insights from the UK property market. Here, you’ll find up-to-date information on everything from property trends and market forecasts to legal and regulatory changes that may affect property owners, landlords, and tenants. Our team of expert property professionals has extensive experience in the industry and is dedicated to keeping you informed and up-to-date on all the latest developments. Check back regularly for new articles, and feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like to learn more about any of the topics covered on our Property News page.
WHAT THE ENERGY PRICE CAP CHANGE MEANS FOR ENERGY BILLS
Friday September 8, 2023
The Energy Price Cap: Keeping a Lid on Your Energy Costs The Energy Price Cap serves as a safeguard, limiting...
EASING THE BURDEN: UK’S KEY BANKS ROLL OUT CUTS TO FIXED MORTGAGE RATES
Friday August 11, 2023
Four of the largest banks in Britain have taken steps to reduce the interest rates on their fixed mortgage...
COULD THE SPECULATION ABOUT THE PROPERTY MARKET DECLINE BE OVERSTATED?
Thursday August 10, 2023
The UK housing market is displaying robustness amidst economic challenges. Despite the hurdles presented by increasing mortgage rates and inflation,...
WILL INTEREST RATES RISE, AND WHAT COULD THIS MEAN FOR MORTGAGES?
Thursday June 15, 2023
Will Interest Rates Rise, and What Could This Mean for Mortgages? As the Bank of England prepares to announce its...
RENTERS REFORM BILL INTRODUCES SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO PRIVATE RENTAL SECTOR IN ENGLAND
Tuesday May 23, 2023
In a significant move aimed at enhancing the safety and fairness of the private rented sector, the Renters’ Reform Bill...
BANK OF ENGLAND RAISE INTEREST RATES TO 4.5%… WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
Thursday May 11, 2023
The Bank of England has announced an increase of 0.25% to its Base Rate, making it the 12th consecutive rise...
NEW ZERO DEPOSIT MORTGAGE LAUNCHED FOR RENTERS ASPIRING TO BE HOMEOWNERS
Tuesday May 9, 2023
Auckland Estates is excited to share the latest news in the UK housing market, which could provide hope to those...
EXPERT TIPS: MAXIMISING YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY TAX BENEFITS
Thursday May 4, 2023
Maximizing profits as a landlord requires proper management of tax obligations. From claiming expenses to getting ownership structures right, this...
BANK OF ENGLAND SET TO ANNOUNCE INTEREST RATE DECISION: HOW WILL THIS IMPACT YOUR MORTGAGE?
Thursday May 4, 2023
Will interest rates rise, and what could this mean for mortgages? If you’re thinking of buying a home or are...
UK HOMEOWNERS OVERPAY MORTGAGE BY A RECORD £6.7BILLION IN Q4 2022
Thursday May 4, 2023
Homeowners are making unprecedented levels of mortgage overpayments as they strive to decrease the amount they owe amidst the escalation...
HAS THE HIGH COST OF RENTS PEAKED?
Thursday April 27, 2023
Rental prices in the UK have reached a 10-year high, but data suggests that rental inflation for new lets is...
ADVICE FOR SELLING IN 2023
Tuesday April 25, 2023
When is the best time to sell your property? It’s always a good time to sell a property, regardless of...
INTEREST RATES RISE AGAIN: WHAT IT MEANS FOR MORTGAGE RATES AND THE HOUSEING MARKET
Tuesday April 25, 2023
The Bank of England has increased interest rates by 0.25% to 4.25%, marking the second increase in as many months....
WHAT DOES THE SPRING BUDGET MEAN FOR THE HOUSING MARKET?
Tuesday April 25, 2023
As household budgets become tighter due to higher mortgage rates and the rising cost of living, this week’s Budget was...
WHY BEING A LANDLORD IS STILL BETTER THAN A PENSION
Friday December 30, 2022
The property market has taken a beating, but it still compares well with a traditional pension Two pillars have long...
BANK OF ENGLAND RATES INCREASED BUT MORTGAGE RATES SET TO COME DOWN
Monday December 19, 2022
Despite the latest increase to the Bank Rate, mortgage rates are expected to continue to edge downwards during the coming...
RENTS RISING AT FASTEST RATE SINCE RECORDS BEGAN
Monday November 21, 2022
Price increase is being fuelled by a chronic shortage in available properties Rental prices have increased at the fastest rate...
INTEREST ON FIXED RATE MORTGAGE DEALS FALLS
Monday November 14, 2022
The average cost of a fixed rate mortgage is on its way down, with some high street lenders reducing their...
15 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PROPERTY MARKET RIGHT NOW
Monday November 14, 2022
We asked a team of property experts the most pressing questions of all; then we translated their answers into...
WHAT DOES THE LATEST INTEREST RATE RISE MEAN FOR HOME BUYERS?
Friday November 11, 2022
The Bank Rate is up by 0.75% but the outlook for mortgage rates is unchanged, with the likelihood borrowing costs...
MORTGAGE MARKET SHOWS SIGNS OF STABILISING
Tuesday October 25, 2022
Mortgage product choice increases as nearly 900 deals are added, while mortgage rates could ease as the market shows signs...
NUMBER OF PEOPLE LOOKING FOR RENTAL HOMES SOAR BY 88%
Thursday October 20, 2022
Landlords have been overwhelmed by demand with 13 prospective tenants lining up for every rental property. Would-be tenants face huge...
BOOST FOR BUY-TO-LET LANDLORDS AS ‘NO FAULT’ EVICTION BAN COULD BE SCRAPPED
Thursday October 13, 2022
Government could U-turn on housing strategy promise during chronic rental crisis Landlords could be able to continue to evict tenants...
HOW THE MINI BUDGET TRIGGERED CHAOS IN THE PROPERTY MARKET
Monday October 3, 2022
Homeowners on the cusp of selling their property were initially buoyed by the news of the stamp duty cut revealed in Kwasi Kwarteng’s...