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Mixed signals are emerging from the UK property market as economic headwinds intensify, with industry observers reporting divergent experiences between statistical performance and on-the-ground tradin
Storm damage payouts to UK homeowners increased 32% to £244m in 2025 following severe weather events. Total weather-related claims for damage to homes and possessions reached £758m last year, accordin
Integration capabilities are becoming a critical factor for estate agencies when selecting CRM systems, with 39% of agents identifying integrations as a major frustration. Kerfuffle has launched a dir
The Government's Your First Home scheme is unlikely to eliminate first-time buyers' reliance on family financial support, according to mortgage industry analysis. Data shows family contributions make
Sir Charles Dunstone's investment vehicle Freston Ventures has committed to continue financial support for Purplebricks until at least October 2027, despite the online estate agency reporting pre-tax
A survey of new-build properties aimed at first-time buyers across England reveals pricing from £224,995 to £460,000. The developments range from urban regeneration projects to rural villages, demonst
Lomond has acquired City Residential, its second purchase in Liverpool as the estate agency group continues its expansion in the northwest England market. The acquisition follows Lomond's earlier purc
UK mortgage availability and demand declined in the third quarter of 2025, with lenders anticipating only a marginal improvement in the final three months of the year. Bank of England data shows both
Taylor Wimpey has ceased building new homes in London, citing deteriorating development viability in the capital as costs continue to rise and profit margins diminish. The national housebuilder's with
Estate agents are adapting marketing strategies as AI platforms increasingly replace traditional search engines for property service queries. The shift requires optimisation across ChatGPT, Google Gem
Hampshire Trust Bank has completed a £9.8m portfolio refinance across 40 properties in the North West, replacing existing debt and releasing capital for the landlord to pursue further acquisitions. Th
Webbers Estate Agents has notified clients that their personal information may have been compromised following a security incident involving a third-party service provider. The South West-based firm c
The UK property market experienced a slowdown in September as rising interest rate expectations dampened buyer confidence, according to the latest RICS data. New buyer enquiries fell to -22% while hou
Almost four out of ten flats in London were resold at a loss during the 12 months to August 2026, according to repeat-sales analysis from e.surv Chartered Surveyors. The data reveals concerns over lea
Chestertons, Savills and Macclesfield-based Views have announced senior appointments across short lets, property management and development divisions. The moves come as firms expand operations and ada
Nearly half of all enquiries received by estate and letting agencies arrive outside normal working hours, according to data released by proptech firm LightWork AI. Analysis of calls, emails and portal
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has announced plans to exempt family homes from inheritance tax if her party wins the next general election. The proposals would also provide couples with an addition
More than half of prospective first-time buyers cite monthly mortgage affordability as their primary concern rather than securing mortgage approval, according to recent survey data. The research found
The Property Ombudsman has expelled three property businesses from its redress scheme after they failed to pay compensation awards totalling over £1,000 to consumers. The action affects Musgrove &
Shawbrook has provided £3.1m in development finance to convert a former Bristol pub into a 33-bed purpose-built student accommodation scheme. The 16-month facility is funding the redevelopment of The
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