UK Landlord and Tenant Rights 2026: Notice, Deposits, Repairs and Section 21
An evergreen rights guide for UK landlords and tenants covering deposits, repairs, notice periods, Section 21 and Section 8, deposit schemes and the Property Ombudsman, with notes on the Renters Rights Bill.
UK Mortgage Rates 2026: How the Iran War, Gilt Yields and Oil at $110 Are Pushing Borrowing Costs Higher
UK mortgage rates have started rising again after a brief easing earlier this spring. Brent crude above $110, 10-year gilt yields at the highest since the 2008 financial crisis, and Bank of England warnings about a possible further hike have shifted lender funding costs sharply upward.
Rightmove House Price Index May 2026: Asking Prices Hit £378,304, Buyer Choice at 11-Year High
Rightmove's May 2026 House Price Index shows new seller asking prices rose 1.2% month-on-month to £378,304, but 32% of homes on the market have already had a price reduction and buyer choice is at its highest May level since 2015.
UK Shared Equity vs Shared Ownership Compared
Shared equity and shared ownership are often confused but work differently. This article compares the two structures, the rent and interest implications, and the trade-offs when selling, staircasing, or transferring.
UK Mortgage Types: Fixed, Variable, Tracker, Discount
The four main UK residential mortgage rate types compared: fixed rate, standard variable rate, tracker, and discount. The article explains how each is priced, the typical deal length, and the trade-offs in different rate environments.
