Pensioner renters projected to triple by 2044
Landlords and lettings agents will face a significant demographic shift as new research indicates one in three pensioner households could...
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UK housing market faces muted sales for next 12 months
Estate agents should prepare for subdued transaction volumes over the next 12 months, according to the latest Royal Institute of...
Major lenders cut mortgage rates as swap rates fall below 4%
Several major UK lenders have announced rate reductions on mortgage products as falling swap rates increase competition in the lending...
UK property offers decline 6% as buyers become selective
The proportion of properties securing offers within six months has fallen by 6 percentage points compared to the same period...
UK build to rent investment hits £2.2bn in second quarter
Investment into the UK Build to Rent sector reached £2.2 billion in the second quarter of 2026, marking the strongest...
UK housing market shows resilience amid inflation uncertainty
The UK housing market remains in a holding pattern as inflation and interest rate uncertainty continue to shape buyer and...
Buy-to-let yields fall quarterly despite annual gains
Rental yields for buy-to-let landlords declined in the second quarter of 2025 across the majority of English and Welsh regions,...
UK housing transactions forecast downgraded on rate volatility
UK housing transactions are expected to fall below initial forecasts for 2026, according to analysis from Zoopla, as mortgage rate...
Converted school properties listed across England, Scotland
Five former school buildings converted into residential properties have been listed for sale across England and Scotland, with prices ranging...
Government proposes homebuying reforms to cut delays
The government has announced proposed reforms to the homebuying process in England and Wales, aimed at reducing transaction times and...
