Why Lowering Your Property Price Can Drive Demand: A Guide for Home Sellers


Landlord or tenant—who’s responsible for repairs? From broken locks to faulty boilers, the law is clear: landlords must handle key maintenance while tenants take care of day-to-day upkeep. Knowing these responsibilities avoids disputes and keeps tenancies running smoothly.
Speculation around stamp duty, property taxes, and landlord reforms is creating caution across the market. Buyers, sellers, and landlords are all pausing to see what’s next. Here’s how tax and regulation changes are impacting property decisions in 2025.
The UK rental market is facing a supply crunch. As small landlords leave and new instructions fall, tenants are struggling to find homes. Why are landlords exiting, what’s driving shortages, and what does this mean for the future of renting?
Across the UK, tenants are feeling the squeeze. With rents rising faster than wages and the cost of living still high, affordability is under real pressure. For many households, rent now consumes well over the 30–35% threshold of income considered sustainable.