How runaway council tax could break the SNP’s grip on Scotland
For almost two decades, Scots appeared to benefit from a tax perk that their neighbours south of the border could...
UK Property
Houses in Dubai for Sale: Why UK Buyers Are Turning to the UAE Market
The UK property market has long been a source of frustration for investors: high stamp duty, capital gains tax, compressed...
Local Elections 2026: Impact on Housing
With Local Elections set for Thursday, 7 May 2026, we take a look at what impact it will have on...
London’s Second-Narrowest Home Is Just 7ft Wide – Step Inside
As far as boltholes go, this London property is hard to beat. At just seven feet wide – barely half...
Trump’s war on Iran could add £3k to average mortgage bill
Mary-Lou Press, the president of Propertymark, said: “Confidence in the housing market is highly sensitive to expectations around mortgage costs,...
Scotland lags UK housing boom despite cheaper homes
A study by UK Finance, the collective voice of the banking and finance industry, shows that the number of loans...
Portsmouth Property Association appoints new chair
The Portsmouth Property Association has appointed Sau-Wan Lai as its new chair, with Stacey Read confirmed as deputy chair following...
Letting agents urged to cut unprofitable landlord clients
Letting agents are being advised to terminate relationships with their most difficult landlord clients, according to industry consultant Rachel Ollington,...
Decline in phone use may be delaying property transactions
Communication methods in conveyancing are shifting away from telephone calls towards email and digital platforms, a change that may be...
From London luxury dispute to Wales coastal plot: UK property market exposes hidden risks
In London, a prolonged renovation in the elite Knightsbridge district has ended in a costly legal battle. Former banker Leda...
