Introduction

With inflation dropping to its lowest point in 2.5 years and talk of interest rate cuts, what does this mean for the property market? Tune in as Rob & Rob bring you up to speed on the month’s biggest news stories – including yet more shocking political developments... 

• (0:44) The unexpected surprise for our economy 
• (2:05) Are interest rate cuts on the way? 
• (3:25) What’s the latest on the housing market? 
• (6:50) How’s the rental market looking? 
• (9:35) Let’s talk politics – rental reform bill… 
• (10:26) “Do as the rich do, not what they say” 
• (12:55) Hub Extra 

Links mentioned: 

Economy: 

• UK inflation falls to 3.4% in February 

Interest Rates: 

• Rate cuts are ‘on the way’: BoE’s Bailey 
• The Mortgage Works cuts BTL rates 

Housing Market: 

• Annual house price growth edges up in March 
• Rightmove house price index 
• Share of first-time buyer sales hits record high 

Rental Market: 

• Landlords could be banned from raising rent under radical SNP crackdown 
• Generation Rent claims rent control proposal still not tough enough 
• Zoopla UK Rental Market Report – March 2024 
• February data points to normalising lettings market: Foxtons 

Rental Reform Bill: 

• Gove bringing Renters Reform Bill back to Commons in mid-April 
• Angry tenant groups slam Renters Reform Bill changes 

Misc: 

• YouTube: If You Want To Buy A House, Buy NOW 
• Wealthy investors plan to raise UK property holdings: Investec 
• Lime App 

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