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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 

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