The 2025 Huddersfield Property Market
What Happened This Year — and What 2026 Will Bring As 2025 draws to a close, it’s a perfect moment to step back and review what’s changed in the UK property market and, more importantly, what’s been happening right here in Huddersfield. The trends of the last three years reveal a market that’s active, resilient, […]
Who Will Be Affected by the Rachel Reeves £2m Mansion Tax?
The new annual surcharge on homes over £2m has been positioned as a targeted, progressive measure, yet the maps tell a very different story. This is overwhelmingly a London and South East tax. Outside those areas, the proportion of £2m homes barely registers. In parts of central London, however, entire neighbourhoods sit far above the […]
The Renters’ Rights Act
What Landlords Need to Know Ahead of Phase 1 in May 2026 The government has now confirmed that Phase 1 of the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) will come into force on 1st May 2026, marking the beginning of significant reforms across the private rented sector. As the largest letting agent in the area, managing more […]
A 2026 look at Castleford: what’s it like to live in the popular town?
Castleford has always been a name locals are proud of – but in 2026, living in Castleford means enjoying the best of both traditional Yorkshire roots and exciting modern growth. This popular town in West Yorkshire has been undergoing impressive regeneration, making it a great choice for renters, buyers, and families alike. If you’re thinking […]
Section 21 scrapped: What it means for landlords in Woolton and how to stay protected
The UK rental market is undergoing one of its most significant changes in decades. With the long-anticipated abolition of Section 21 now confirmed as part of the government’s wider Renters Reform Bill, landlords across England — including those in Woolton and the wider South Liverpool area — will need to rethink how they manage tenancies […]
What is the Renters’ Rights Act and how will it affect landlords in Woolton?
There’s no question that the rental market is changing. With the government’s long-awaited Renters’ Rights Act on the horizon, landlords in Woolton and the wider South Liverpool area need to be prepared for the biggest overhaul of the private rented sector in a generation. Designed to create fairer, more secure tenancies, the new legislation will […]
Section 21 scrapped: What it means for landlords in Walton Vale and how to stay protected
The UK rental sector is changing. With the scrapping of Section 21 now confirmed under the Renters Reform Bill, landlords in Walton Vale and beyond will need to adapt to a new legal framework. While some may view this as a loss of control, there are still plenty of ways to safeguard your property, protect […]
What is the Renters’ Rights Act and how will it affect landlords in Walton Vale?
The government’s overhaul of the private rented sector is now well underway. As part of the proposed Renters’ Rights Act, Section 21 “no fault” evictions will be scrapped and landlords in Walton Vale and across England are preparing for major changes to the way tenancies are managed. For buy-to-let landlords and investors in Walton Vale, […]
Section 21 scrapped: What it means for landlords in Sefton and how to stay protected
The government’s long-awaited decision to abolish Section 21 is a turning point for the private rental sector in England. Landlords across Sefton, from Bootle and Crosby to Formby and Southport, now face a new regulatory landscape that calls for a more proactive, structured and compliant approach to tenancy management. While some landlords may see this […]
What is the Renters’ Rights Act and how will it affect landlords in Sefton?
The UK’s private rented sector is undergoing significant reform, and landlords in Sefton need to be ready. With the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act, the government is aiming to create a more secure and transparent system for tenants while tightening expectations on landlords. For investors and landlords in Sefton — from Bootle to Crosby, […]
Budget 2025: Whitegates’ insight for homeowners and landlords
The 2025 Budget has provided a largely stable outlook for the UK property market. While a few long-term measures were announced, most taxes and moving costs remain unchanged. For homeowners, landlords, and property investors, this means the immediate market environment is familiar and predictable, giving you time to plan for the changes ahead. Whitegates has […]