Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is reportedly keen on reviving the Help to Buy scheme to aid financially burdened renters in securing a foothold on the...
Property sales (non-seasonally adjusted) were 94,870 – up 26% from February – but still 14% lower than a year earlier. When they’re seasonally adjusted, they...
The latest data published by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk, indicates that over the past year, the average home seller across England and Wales has...
The latest analysis by Searchland, the development site sourcing specialists, has disclosed that the total number of residential planning applications in 2022 reached its lowest...
Data analysis by lettings agency JOHNS&CO has disclosed the three most common complaints from tenants in Greater London in 2022. The study found that 35%...
Two estate agents have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a £3.8 million cannabis production operation. Ossama Omar and Mohamed Latif, who worked...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has cautioned mortgage lenders against adopting a narrow-minded approach by excluding non-energy efficient properties from the market. David Geale, the...
Propertymark, the national membership organisation for property professionals, has released figures indicating a thriving housing market in the UK, contrary to some predictions. With over...
Private landlords in London are being encouraged to participate in a research project focused on rental supply in the capital city. The study, conducted by...
Shawbrook Bank has recently concluded a digital Buy-to-Let case for one of its Strategic Partners, CPC Finance, in a mere six days. This rapid turnaround...
The number of properties coming to market saw a 19% increase in March 2023 compared to February, while applicant demand rose by 4% during the...
Haringey Council has committed nearly £5 million to transform housing services, ensuring that council homes are well-maintained and residents’ opinions are central to decision-making. Thousands...
House prices in the UK have experienced a decline for the third consecutive month, with a 0.3% decrease between January and February. The average house...
Housing Secretary Michael Gove has engaged in discussions with ten key representatives from the private rental sector (PRS), including letting agencies, landlords, and property managers,...
New research by property purchasing specialist House Buyer Bureau highlights the growing anxieties of homebuyers and sellers as they navigate the housing market during a...
A recent webinar poll conducted by Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS) found that 88% of property professionals believe the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)...
Essex-based agent Anistenhomes has been ordered by The Property Ombudsman (TPO) to pay a landlord £900 in compensation due to service shortcomings in a rent...
According to data from leading flatshare site SpareRoom, average room rents in the UK have increased by 10% or more across every region, including London...
The March 2023 RICS UK Residential Survey portrays a persistently weak housing market, with negative indicators for demand, sales, new listings, and house prices. Despite...
Paragon Bank research reveals that 62% of landlords support the establishment of minimum property standards for the private rented sector. The study, which surveyed over...
The UK housing market is experiencing notable shifts due to the impending general election on 22 May, as highlighted by Knight Frank. The estate agency…
OpenBrix has announced a groundbreaking partnership with The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) and Home, aiming to transform the rental experience for millions of tenants across…
Sir Keir Starmer has just unveiled the Labour Party’s much-anticipated manifesto, detailing key policies for a future government, with significant focus on the housing sector….
Confidence in the UK’s housing market is starting to wane despite improvements over the past few months, according to the latest residential market survey from…
Annual investment in sustainability has risen by 20% year-on-year as nearly 100% of property investors report increased tenant requests for eco-friendly features. According to Handelsbanken’s…
The British Property Federation (BPF) is urging the next government to attract investment into the build-to-rent sector, highlighting the need for 30,000 new build-to-rent homes…
The owners of a large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Haringey have been fined £13,500 for failing to address multiple hazards within their property….
The Conservative Party has announced plans to eliminate Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for landlords who sell properties to their sitting tenants. This initiative aims to…
A new forecast by peer-to-peer real estate investment platform, easyMoney, predicts a 6.3% growth in UK house prices by the end of 2025, reflecting recent…
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has pledged to eliminate Stamp Duty for properties valued under £750,000 and to abolish Inheritance Tax on estates worth less than…
House prices remained relatively unchanged in May, with a slight 0.1% decline following a 0.1% rise in April, according to the Halifax House Price Index….
UK rental growth has slowed to its lowest level in 30 months, with Zoopla’s latest Rental Market Report showing a 6.6% increase in rents. Despite…
Activists are urging the government to address homelessness and the high cost of temporary accommodation by introducing a new version of the Renters Reform Bill….
Elmhurst Energy, a leading training and accreditation provider for energy efficiency professionals, is urging the government to reform Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) to better support…
The housing market experienced a significant uptick in activity in April 2024, with increases in buyer registrations, new sales instructions, and sales agreed. Meanwhile, the…
