Renters’ Rights Act may increase guarantor requirements
Nearly half of England’s local authority areas could require tenants to provide guarantors following the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act, according to research from Zero Deposit. The analysis examined…
Bath council warns enforcement funding relies on fines
Bath and North East Somerset Council has raised concerns that enforcement of the Renters’ Rights Act will need to be funded through fines and prosecutions of non-compliant landlords, rather than…
Former Knight Frank directors establish Midlands consultancy
Two former senior leaders from Knight Frank’s land and development team have established a residential development consultancy based in Warwickshire. Will Jordan and Charlie Steele have launched Ashlawn Chase in…
Winkworth removes AI-enhanced property images after complaint
Estate agency franchise Winkworth has removed AI-enhanced property photographs from a listing in Tooting, south London, following complaints that the images misrepresented the property. According to a report in The…
Jones Robinson acquires lettings portfolio from rival firm
Jones Robinson has acquired the managed lettings portfolio of Marlborough-based Kate’s Estates following the retirement of founder Kate Deakin, expanding the independent agency’s presence across Wiltshire. The transaction transfers landlords…
Coastal property markets record double-digit growth
Several British seaside locations have recorded double-digit price growth over the past year, contrasting with a national decline in asking prices, according to data from Rightmove. Bootle in Merseyside leads…
UK property sales hold steady despite economic uncertainty
The UK property market recorded 27,200 homes sold subject to contract in week 20 of 2026, maintaining momentum despite ongoing economic and geopolitical headwinds, according to the latest market data.…
Cambridge medtech scheme secures £3.6m refurbishment funding
A £3.6 million refurbishment facility has been arranged to convert an existing commercial building in South Cambridgeshire into medical technology and office space, targeting demand in one of the UK’s…
Period properties with modern extensions listed across England
Five period properties featuring contemporary extensions have been listed for sale across England, with prices ranging from £650,000 to £3.5 million, according to estate agents. In Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire, a…
Buy-to-let mortgage strategies for portfolio landlords
Leveraged buy-to-let investment strategies are enabling landlords to scale property portfolios more rapidly than cash purchases, according to analysis of mortgage-backed investment models. The mathematics of leveraged property investment demonstrate…