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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