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The latest 2024 general election news, all in one place

The latest General Election Updates

The upcoming general election promises big changes to the Private Rental Sector, whichever Party we see elected. For landlords and property investors, it’s more important than ever to stay up to date with the latest industry news. From the Party manifestos and the impact on your property investments to the money market reactions, you’ll find everything you need to know about the general election on this page.

Key Dates

Key election dates for your diary:

New Parliament to meet, elect a Speaker and swear in members

Tuesday 9th July


State Opening of Parliament and the King’s Speech

Wednesday 17th July

General Election News

Read the latest election news and how it will affect your mortgage below:

Starmer’s First 100 Days: What Property Investors Should Expect

With Labour now in government, what will the next 100 days look like for landlords? Here, we discuss what to expect from Labour and address the top concerns for property investors.

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The Labour Party’s Pledges for the Private Rental Sector

If Labour gets into Government next week, what does their manifesto promise for landlords and the wider private rental sector?

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Conservative Party Manifesto Pledges for Rental Property

With the election just days away, here are the Conservative Party manifesto policies which will impact landlords and homebuyers if they return to Government after 4th July.

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Reform, Lib Dems, and the Greens: What’s in it for Landlords?

With just over a week until the General Election, what’s been promised for landlords? Here, we’re putting the spotlight on the Reform Party, the Liberal Democrats and the Green Party’s pledges. 

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Why The Base Rate (Probably) Won't Come Down Tomorrow

Despite industry certainty that June would bring the first Base Rate decrease this year, it’s now highly unlikely that we’ll see any change. Here, we discuss why the outlook has shifted and what’s next for mortgage interest rates.

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How a General Election Impacts the Housing Market

With the general election fast approaching, new data reflects how house prices change depending on the party in government. Here, we discuss what this could mean for the housing market in July.

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A Deeper Dive into the Conservative and Labour Housing Policies

With the general election looming, we’re taking a look at the Conservative and Labour Party Housing policies. How will they impact the Private Rental Sector, and what can we expect from each government?

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What the general election means for BTL legislation and your mortgage

Jeni Browne, MFB, and Peter Littlewood, iHowz Landlord Association, discuss what the PRS needs from the upcoming general election and what this will mean for your mortgage.

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What the General Election Announcement Means for the Renters' Reform Bill

Last Wednesday, Rishi Sunak called the General Election for 4th July. What does this mean for the progress of the Renters’ Reform Bill, and what do Labour have planned for the PRS?

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Legislation Outlook

"It is true that the market has changed substantially since 1985, and some legislative updates are necessary, particularly to address ambiguous language in older laws. But future legislation should rest on three principles:

  1. PRS housing is the tenants’ home.
  2. PRS is a business for landlords, crucial for their livelihood.
  3. Legislation must be fair, proportionate, and explicit." 

Peter Littlewood is the co-founder of iHowz Landlord Association. Learn more about iHowz and to get your first year free as an MFB client.

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Track the Money Markets Movement

See how the money markets are reacting to the general election news as it happens.

Visit our money markets here for the latest SWAP rate movement and Bank of England Base Rate changes.

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