Tag: Housing Market

Homeowners Facing Higher Mortgage Costs: The Payment Shock

Posted on October 19, 2026 by Samuel Turner

Homeowners facing higher mortgage costs are seeing repayments climb by roughly £170 to £400 a month as average five-year fixes hit 6%. The 750,000 borrowers rolling off sub-3% deals this year feel it worst, with oil-driven inflation and rising swap rates behind the squeeze. The pain does not spread evenly. Leave a two-year fix and […]

What Happens to Renters If Landlords Face a Higher Property Tax Bill?

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Carter Lemke

Quick Answer: When landlord property tax bills rise, most costs get passed to tenants through higher rents over time, though the exact amount depends on local housing supply, tenancy law, and how competitive the rental market is. Question Short Answer Is council tax reform law yet? No — and No.10 has now denied it’s even […]