Almost half of home sellers face broken chains during sales process, research finds – The Intermediary
Property surveys were responsible for 6%, while delays in the conveyancing or legal process and changing personal circumstances each caused...
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Overseas owners slow sales of UK property amid tax changes, research finds – The Intermediary
16,520 UK residential properties were sold by overseas individuals in the year to 5th April 2026, down from 18,100 the...
UK housing market shows signs of stabilisation in July
The UK housing market may be stabilising after several months of subdued activity, with July figures indicating that the slowdown...
Leasehold properties taking 100 days longer to sell
A corporate property sales firm has called on the incoming prime minister to prioritise leasehold reform, citing significant delays in...
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...
Fall-throughs add £21m to housing market costs in Q1
House Buyer Bureau's figures, which factor in inflation, estimated rises in legal fees and recent house price data, showed that...
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 housing market shows mixed signals as sales fall 6%
The UK residential property market recorded 572,000 homes sold subject to contract in the first 23 weeks of 2026, representing...
TV presenter purchases Surrey home from Omaze prize winner
Television presenter Alan Titchmarsh has acquired a six-bedroom property in Surrey for £2.75 million, according to estate agents involved in...
UK property sales hold steady despite economic uncertainty
The UK property market recorded 27,200 homes sold subject to contract in week 20 of 2026, maintaining momentum despite ongoing...
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