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A survey of 300 property professionals has found that 77% are confident that proposed homebuying reforms will deliver positive change. The poll examined industry attitudes towards upfront property inf
Nearly half of British homeowners have taken property-related actions without informing other adults in their household, according to research published by Zoopla. The property portal's study found th
The Property Franchise Group has acquired a 25% stake in conversational AI platform Enteka Ai for £900,000. The platform is currently operational across more than 210 TPFG offices and handles enquirie
Three senior appointments have been announced across the UK property sector, including a 25-year veteran promoted to sales director at Romans and a former Savills executive joining UK Forbes Global Pr
Analysis of HMRC's official software list reveals that one in three products approved for Making Tax Digital cannot yet file complete tax returns for landlords. Of 128 approved products, 44 either hav
Spain's housing crisis and government response could offer insights into potential UK rental market regulation. The Spanish government has proposed measures including holiday let regulation and evicti
Propertymark has published a guide for letting agents on managing tenant pet requests, addressing evolving regulations across the UK. The resource covers frameworks including the Renters' Rights Act 2
Romans, part of the LRG group, has appointed Jonathan Hawthorne as Sales Director following a 25-year career progression within the Thames Valley-based estate agency. The appointment comes as estate a
Estate agents are diversifying services, implementing AI tools and streamlining operations in response to extended transaction times and changing consumer expectations. Research from The Guild of Prop
Scotland has implemented new rental regulations as of 6th October 2026, introducing stricter requirements for landlords and letting agents regarding damp and mould, tenancy succession, and wrongful te
The cost of moving home in England has declined to £17,413, down 2.3% from 2025's record high, according to analysis of 204,000 quotes by reallymoving. However, moving costs remain 74% higher than a d
Specialist lender MERA has provided a £3.25 million stabilisation loan to refinance a 131-bed hostel on City Road, London. The 24-month bridging facility allows the borrower to establish a trading his
A new residential estate agency has opened in London with a focus on properties characterised by architectural design and interior detailing. Orato Estates, founded by Andreas Abasaid, will concentrat
Shadow Housing Secretary Katie Lam has outlined proposals to abolish Stamp Duty and scrap the Future Homes Standard, alongside plans to reduce new-build housing costs by up to £50,000. The measures we
Iron Bridge Finance has launched a property development division with construction underway on a 44-home scheme in Islington valued at £40m. The firm, which has provided over £330m in mezzanine and eq
Online mortgage calculators may provide inaccurate borrowing estimates for prospective homebuyers, according to mortgage brokers who have highlighted the tools' limitations in assessing individual cir
Maslow Capital has completed a £136.8 million refinance for two residential towers at Circle Square in Manchester, secured against the North and East Towers on the Oxford Road corridor. The facility e
Average rental yields in the UK have reached 7.9%, whilst landlords now hold an average of 18 properties in their portfolios, according to new research from Fleet Mortgages covering the third quarter
Paragon Bank has completed a £3.8m development finance facility for the conversion of a historic office building in Bath city centre into 15 private apartments. The transaction marks the lender's seco
Whimsigoth is the rare viral trend that starts with a house. Here is how agents can use it this October, plus what changed at Google, Instagram and Facebook.
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