Big Gus Sales & Lettings Ltd

16/11/2025

Finally some sensible thoughts on the Renters Rights Bill - the entire industry has been saying it will work against tenants, not for them. So short sighted by the Government.

https://www.property118.com/renters-rights-act-could-backfire-on-tenants-warns-think-tank/

“The Renters’ Rights Act is not a victory for tenants but economic vandalism that will hurt the very people it's trying to protect”, claims a think-tank. The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) has published a piece on its website by Reem Ibrahim that warns the Act will wreak havoc on the ...

17/10/2025

A really interesting article highlighting how difficult the future will be for tenants because the government refused to listen to the industry and arrogantly still believe their renters rights bill changes will improve the situation for tenants.

Well, that's that then. No glorious resistance in the House of Lords, as the Renters' Rights Bill limps back to the Commons and then Royal Assent. No real defence of the PRS to help politicians understand what they've got wrong. And they've got a lot wrong, as time will tell. The game of 'ping pong'...

03/10/2025

The mortgage market has shown resilience despite wider political and economic uncertainty. In August, there were 64,680 approvals, just 0.7% down on July, a modest dip for what is usually a quieter month in the housing calendar.
Monthly changes have been minimal, shifting by fewer than 1,000 over the past three months, with current levels broadly in line with six months ago.
Mortgage rates have remained steady since the Bank of England chose to hold interest rates at its September meeting, underlining overall stability in the market. Activity levels remain consistent, with most borrowers now largely adapting to the current rate environment.
Despite this, demand may ease in the run-up to the autumn budget, especially at the top end of the market. Many high-end buyers are choosing to hold back until there is more certainty around possible tax changes, which could temporarily slow activity at the top of the market. Source: Dataloft by PriceHubble, Bank of England

01/10/2025

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25/09/2025

The countdown to Christmas is on, with just three months left for buyers hoping to be in their new home for the holidays. It currently takes an average of 63 days to secure a buyer, slightly longer than the 60 days recorded at the same point last year.
Once an offer is accepted, completion usually takes another four to five months. In a survey, only 29% of sales completed within three months of going under offer, while around half (51%) were finalised within five months.
Still, more than four out of five sellers (82%) expect the move to be wrapped up in under three months, showing a clear gap between expectations and reality.
Pricing a property correctly from the start is key to moving faster, as overpriced homes are far more likely to linger on the market and risk leaving sellers without a sale to celebrate this Christmas. Source: Rightmove, Dataloft by PriceHubble, Property Academy Home Moving Trends Survey 2024

22/09/2025

🤔 Progress is impossible without change...

18/09/2025

Rental supply is steadily improving, up by nearly a fifth year-on-year, giving renters more choice, though it remains below pre-pandemic levels.
Rents have risen 35% since 2020, lifting landlord returns in recent years. This has drawn more investors back, with buy-to-let purchases up 60% year-on-year to Q1 2025.
At the same time, easier access to mortgages is helping more first-time buyers, freeing up rental homes, while record sales listings could add further supply to the rental market.
Despite the improvement in supply, competition remains intense, with 45% of agents reporting an average of 6–10 applicants per rental listing and a further 45% seeing more than 10. Source: Zoopla, 4 weeks to 2 September, Dataloft by PriceHubble (poll of subscribers), HomeLet

09/09/2025

As a new university year approaches, students are preparing for fresh courses, new friends and city life – with rent a key factor in deciding where to study.
Average rents paid by students were analysed across UK cities, and unsurprisingly, London came out highest – with students paying an average share of £1,359.
Reading followed, with average rent of £965, then Brighton (£941) and Bristol (£846). The world-renowned university cities of Oxford and Cambridge also featured in the top 10.
Across the UK, the average rent paid per student is now £933 per month. This marks a 29% rise over the past five years, when the average was £724. Source: Dataloft Rental Market Analytics by PriceHubble, average share of monthly rent paid by students in the 12 months to end August 2025