Insights on Increased Homebuyer Activity and Rent Control Changes in Scotland

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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