New year bounce | Net Zero demand | Landlord losses

Market bounces into new year with prices up

The Rightmove HPI shows that house prices have risen nearly 1% this month after the pre-Xmas lull.

 

 

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Government must fund Net Zero changes, Propertymark urges<br />

The industry body says homeowners and landlords cannot be expected to replace gas boilers without help.

 

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Cheaper mortgages forecast by Nationwide<br />

Falling longer-term interest rates could lead to cheaper mortgages and improve the affordability, says building society.

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Rents soar with most deprived areas surging in popularity

Tenants in England and Wales spent a whopping £71.5 billion on rent in 2022 – almost the same as the entire forecast Corporation Tax intake.

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More landlords will quit in 2023 and rent arrears will rise – survey

Rising arrears and falling house prices will see more landlords quit the market this year according to research by Goodlord.

 

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JANUARY ISSUE – yours to read online

In this issue:    • Latest national house price data   • Cost of living crisis   • PRS regulation   • Recruitment warning   • Commission on utilities   ...and much more!

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