UK estate agents are re-evaluating their reliance on property portals such as Rightmove and Zoopla as rising subscription fees and increased competition prompt a shift towards building independent digital channels.…
Nearly one in five landlords in England lack confidence in letting agents’ handling of rental income and tenancy deposits, according to research from The Letting Partnership, an accounting and client…
A growing number of UK property listings are featuring maximalist interior design, marking a departure from the minimalist aesthetic that has dominated the residential market in recent years. Properties ranging…
Paragon Development Finance has provided funding to MACC Care Properties for the acquisition and development of a 71-bed care home in Birmingham. The brownfield site on Shaftmoor Lane in Hall…
The Financial Conduct Authority has published proposals to reform mortgage lending rules, aiming to expand access for first-time buyers, self-employed workers and older borrowers. The regulator said the changes would…
The government will introduce a £250 annual cap on residential ground rents in England and Wales by late 2027, a year earlier than previously planned, following pressure from MPs and…
More than half of first-time buyers in the UK require financial support from family members to purchase their first property, according to research published by Savills. The data reveals that…
Homebuyers in the UK are now allocating 21.3% of their gross household income to initial mortgage repayments, marking the highest proportion since the 2008 financial crisis, according to new data…
Growing environmental restrictions on air conditioning in new residential developments have sparked debate about the balance between sustainability goals and housing delivery, according to a North London estate agent. Trevor…
A Liverpool-based estate agency has launched a free AI-powered property valuation service that aims to address what its founders describe as widespread overpricing in the UK housing market. Howsold, an…