£950k bridging loan funds £2.7m Menai Strait development
A two-property development on Beach Road overlooking the Menai Strait in Wales has achieved a gross development value of £2.7 million following £950,000 in development funding from Charles Street. Developer…
Canterbury commercial property secures £1.5m bridging loan
Recognise Bank has provided a £1.5 million bridging loan for the acquisition of a multi-building commercial property in Canterbury, Kent, comprising several interconnected terraced properties including Grade II listed buildings…
Dwelly completes fourth acquisition following £69m raise
Lettings firm Dwelly has acquired Midlands-based Albery Tyson, marking its fourth acquisition of 2026 following a £69 million funding raise earlier this year. The transaction adds approximately 250 fully managed…
Goodlord removes guidance on tenant information sheet
Property technology firm Goodlord has removed content from its website after publishing inaccurate guidance on the mandatory tenant information sheet required under the Renters’ Rights Act. The error was identified…
Landlords tighten tenant selection following new Act
Landlords are implementing stricter tenant selection criteria following the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act this month, according to new research from the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA). A survey…
Landlord rental income rises 23% as arrears affect 850,000
Average landlord rental income increased by 23% in the year to March 2026, though nearly 850,000 landlords experienced rent arrears during the same period, according to new research. Data from…
Nottingham licensing scheme claims £4.62 return per £1 spent
Nottingham City Council has published a Social Return on Investment study claiming its landlord licensing schemes generated £114.9 million in social value from a £24.9 million investment between 2020 and…
Fragmented data systems increase costs for landlords
Disconnected property data systems are creating operational risks and increasing costs for landlords as new compliance requirements take effect, according to industry analysis. The Renters’ Rights Act and Making Tax…
Saudi Arabia opens property market to foreign buyers
Saudi Arabia has introduced a legal framework allowing foreign nationals to purchase property in designated zones across the Kingdom, marking a significant shift in one of the world’s largest real…
Scotland launches £10,000 shared equity scheme for buyers
The Scottish Government has launched a shared-equity scheme offering interest-free loans of £10,000 to first-time buyers, aimed at addressing deposit barriers in the property market. The First Homes Fund will…