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Government confirms regulation of leasehold managing agents

The UK government has confirmed plans to introduce mandatory regulation of leasehold managing agents, requiring them to obtain licences and meet professional standards. The measures will also cap fees

πŸ“… 2026-09-29 | πŸ“° PropertyWire
#real-estate #government #confirms

Landlords retain legal liability despite agent appointments

Landlords remain legally responsible for compliance failures even when using letting agents, according to industry warnings as regulatory requirements continue to expand across the rental sector. Loca

πŸ“… 2026-09-28 | πŸ“° PropertyWire
#real-estate #landlords #retain

Family secures Β£16.2m refinance on South London asset

United Trust Bank has provided a Β£16.2m investment facility to refinance a Β£26.9m mixed-use property in South London, held by the Patel family for more than 35 years. The deal was structured at 61% lo

πŸ“… 2026-09-28 | πŸ“° PropertyWire
#real-estate #family #secures

Parents return half of adult children’s rent for deposits

Over half of parents charging rent to adult children living at home return some or all of the money to help them save for a property deposit, according to research by Nationwide Building Society. The

πŸ“… 2026-09-28 | πŸ“° PropertyWire
#real-estate #parents #return

GB Bank finances Β£62m London property portfolio deal

GB Bank has provided two financing facilities totalling Β£62 million for the acquisition and refinancing of residential, retail and office properties across London. The transactions, arranged by SHC Ca

πŸ“… 2026-09-28 | πŸ“° PropertyWire
#real-estate #bank #finances

Coming-soon listings may yield higher prices: Study

The Association of Real Estate License Law Officials' new study said coming soons outperformed private listings and listings that went active immediately.

πŸ“… 2026-09-25 | πŸ“° Inman
#real-estate #coming-soon #listings

London property owners underpay Β£3.1bn in tax, report finds

London property owners are underpaying Β£3.1 billion in property taxes relative to home values, whilst households across the rest of England overpay, according to new research from the Resolution Found

πŸ“… 2026-09-25 | πŸ“° PropertyWire
#real-estate #london #property

New-home sales rise, prices fall, Census Bureau finds

Builders sold new homes at a faster pace in August, according to Census estimates. The agency said the 6.4 percent gain in new-home sales was not statistically significant.

πŸ“… 2026-09-25 | πŸ“° Inman
#real-estate #new-home #sales

Renters’ Rights Act shifts London lettings timing

The introduction of the Renters' Rights Act in May 2026 altered the typical seasonal pattern of London's lettings market, with peak summer activity arriving earlier than in previous years. Foxtons' la

πŸ“… 2026-09-25 | πŸ“° PropertyWire
#real-estate #renters #rights

Housing security outweighs pension savings for UK retirees

Nearly half of UK adults prioritise outright homeownership over pension savings when planning for retirement, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults found that 45% cite outright home owne

πŸ“… 2026-09-25 | πŸ“° PropertyWire
#real-estate #housing #security

Β£206k bridging loan funds Liverpool property renovation

A Β£206,000 bridging finance facility has been arranged to support the purchase and refurbishment of a six-bedroom detached property in Liverpool that had been vacant for over a decade. The 12-month fa

πŸ“… 2026-09-25 | πŸ“° PropertyWire
#real-estate #bridging #loan

Industry calls for unified first-time buyer strategy

A mortgage broker has called on the Labour government to consolidate its first-time buyer support schemes into a cohesive strategy ahead of next week's party conference. Sarah Thompson of Mortgage Sco

πŸ“… 2026-09-25 | πŸ“° PropertyWire
#real-estate #industry #calls

Estate agents warned over AI smart glasses privacy risks

Estate agents are being advised to update their compliance policies to address privacy concerns arising from AI-enabled smart glasses during property viewings. The guidance comes as consumers increasi

πŸ“… 2026-09-25 | πŸ“° PropertyWire
#real-estate #estate #agents

Five rural homes listed near foraging locations across UK

Five residential properties located near foraging locations in England, Scotland and Wales have been listed for sale, with prices ranging from Β£775,000 to Β£1.25 million. The listings include propertie

πŸ“… 2026-09-25 | πŸ“° PropertyWire
#real-estate #five #rural

Mansion tax threshold cut could widen property tax net

The proposed Mansion Tax could affect significantly more properties if the government reduces the threshold from Β£2 million to Β£1.5 million, with tax experts warning that fiscal drag could gradually e

πŸ“… 2026-09-25 | πŸ“° PropertyWire
#real-estate #mansion #tax