A Resilient Market
Despite continued uncertainty across the global economy, the Oxfordshire property market remains resilient, with some reasons for buyers and sellers to feel optimistic. The Government has recently announced plans to modernise the home moving process, introducing measures designed to reduce delays, minimise fall-throughs and make buying and selling property quicker, simpler and more secure. Proposed […]
Making Tax Digital for Landlords: What You Need to Know Before April 2026
From 6 April 2026, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will introduce new reporting requirements for some landlords. If your gross rental income exceeds £50,000 per year, you may be required to submit quarterly digital updates to HMRC. What Is Changing?Under the new rules, affected landlords will need to:• Keep digital records of rental […]
Renting is changing: What will it mean for landlords and tenants?
Significant reforms are on the way for England’s private rented sector, bringing new rights and responsibilities for landlords, letting agents and tenants alike. These changes aim to create a fairer, more transparent rental market—and the first phase comes into force on 1 May 2026. What’s changing? Key measures in the first phase include: An end […]
What’s happening with rental prices?
The average advertised rent of homes coming onto the market outside of London fell in Q4 by 1.1% (-£15) say Rightmove in its latest index. It’s only the second quarter in the last five years where rents have fallen, with the average advertised rent now standing at £1,370 per calendar month. The latest data means […]
UK house price growth ends 2025 on a softer note
UK house prices ended 2025 on a softer note, with annual price growth slowing to 0.6%, from 1.8% in November, the slowest pace since April 2024 reports Nationwide. The high base for comparison can partly explain the slowdown (annual price growth was a solid 4.7% in December 2024 although prices fell by 0. 4% month […]
All change for the rental market from May 2026
The government has announced that the Renters’ Rights Act will become law on 1 May 2026. Phase 1 of the new legislation introduces wide-ranging reforms including the abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions meaning tenants cannot be given notice without a reason. The Bill also limits rent increases to once a year. Phase 2 will […]
Great mortgage deals for borrowers
Lenders have been reducing two-and three-year fixed mortgage rates, so buyers are keen to tie into these deals and get a move underway. Inflation has eased to 3.6% and a further base rate reduction from the current 4% is expected when the Bank announces its next decision on 18 December. A fresh rate cut would […]
Rental reform is just around the corner
We’re now only months away from the Renters’ Rights Bill becoming law which will include Section 21 evictions being abolished and replaced by Section 8 mandatory and discretionary grounds to gain possession. Assured Shorthold Tenancies will also become rolling monthly contracts. We’ve been advising our landlords on next steps so they can rest assured that […]
Will stamp duty be reformed in the budget?
There’s been much discussion in the press about stamp duty reform and will or won’t the government make any changes in the upcoming budget. There’s no doubt that the tax can a barrier to some people moving especially in more expensive areas and changing stamp duty thresholds now could see a boost to the market. […]
Renters’ Rights Bill: What Landlords Need to Know
The Government’s Renters’ Rights Bill has now passed through the Commons and is set to become law in the coming weeks. As one of the most wide-reaching reforms to the private rented sector in decades, it’s essential that landlords are aware of what the changes mean in practice. The Key Changes The Bill introduces several […]
