Mortgage Rates Turn Quickly as Global Events Shake Markets
What a difference a month can make for mortgage borrowers. Just a few weeks ago, markets were optimistic. A narrow 5–4 vote by the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee to hold the base rate at 3.75% suggested cuts could arrive later in 2026. Economists were predicting between one and three reductions, potentially bringing the base rate down to 3–3.5%. […]
Why Good Landlord–Tenant Relationships Matter
New research suggests that the most important factor in keeping tenants long term has little to do with rent levels or property features. According to LRG’s Winter 2025/26 Lettings Report, 68% of tenants say the single biggest reason they would remain in a rental property long term is having a good relationship with their landlord or letting […]
Why More Landlords Are Turning to Professional Property Management
The UK property management sector is expected to grow to almost £38 billion in revenue by 2026, highlighting the increasing demand from landlords for professional support when managing rental properties. Recent research from Rushbrook & Rathbone shows that the sector recovered strongly in 2025 after a slight contraction the previous year. Market revenue fell by 1.7% […]
