Large auction happening prior to Autumn Budget
First for Auctions has recorded its largest auction on record, with 70 lots being up for sale in October. The increase in volume reflects an increase in sellers seeking the…
Plans for more than 500 new homes across the Midlands
Midlands-based homebuilder Spitfire Homes has submitted plans for 521 new homes across the Midlands. Proposals submitted include a 136-home development in Balsall Common, Solihull, alongside a further 50 properties at…
Knight Frank pulls out of South of France partnership
Property group Knight Frank has parted ways with luxury agent Estate Prestige in the South of France. The group said this reflects its “evolving strategic priorities”. Knight Frank will still…
Waterfront Kent development launches – PropertyWire
Some 19 build-to-rent two-bedroom apartments are being developed at Chatham Waterfront, with an open-plan layout and a private balcony or terrace The Orion Wharf development comes from Three Sixty Space…
Social landlords widely unprepared for Awaab’s Law
Social landlords across the UK are struggling to handle complaints about damp and mould within acceptable timeframes, raising fears that many will miss the law’s strict 24-hour and 10-day deadlines.…
London’s Stratford to unveil fresh student accommodation
A purpose-built student accommodation development is being launched in Stratford, East London. Poland House will have 284 student beds, 35% of which will be affordable accommodation, while it comes from…
Rents rise by 1.5% in single quarter
The cost of renting is continuing to escalate, increasing by 1.5% outside London in the third quarter of 2025, Rightmove research shows. This brings annual rental growth outside London to…
Viral TikTok home renovation trend causing home insurance issue
Posting before-and-after pictures of home renovations on social media sites like TikTok can invalidate home insurance cover, MoneySuperMarket has warned. By using old property listing photos as ‘before’ shots people…
Awaab’s Law comes into force today
Social housing landlords need to comply with Awaab’s Law from today, meaning they need to do more to respond to any issues with their properties. They now have to: investigate…
Small landlords would be hit hard by National Insurance change
If National Insurance was charged on landlords’ rental income that would have dire consequences for personal landlords operating in their own names. That is according to the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders…