Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has promised to scrap inheritance tax on family homes if her party wins the next general election. Badenoch said the Conservatives will also allow couples leave an extra £1m tax-free to their children if the party is elected into government. She… The post Conservatives to scrap IHT on family homes if they win the next election appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Almost half of 18 to 40 year-olds have experienced housing insecurity in the past five years, new research suggests. A survey by financial education charity Money Ready found that 48% of adults in that age range had faced problems such as rent or mortgage arrears,… The post Nearly half of 18-40s have faced housing insecurity appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Accord Mortgages will be reducing rates on its buy-to-let (BTL) range, effective tomorrow (8 October). The biggest changes from the intermediary-only lender affect selected products available for house purchase up to 80% loan to value (LTV) and include reductions of up to 0.43% on two-year… The post Accord and Notts BS lower rates, Kensington increases prices appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
Almost eight in 10 property professionals think mooted government reforms to homebuying and selling will be positive for the industry and consumers, according to a poll by Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS). The poll, conducted during the latest CSS webinar, found that 77% of respondents were… The post Almost eight in 10 property experts see homebuying reforms as positive appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
The average UK room rent reached a record £769 a month in the third quarter of 2026, according to SpareRoom. Average rents rose 1% from £762 a year earlier, while the number of rooms advertised fell by 4.7% year on year. The decline in supply… The post Average UK room rent hits record £769 per month: SpareRoom appeared first on Mortgage Strategy.
