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...
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Renting versus buying in prime London property market
High stamp duty rates are prompting wealthy buyers to reconsider renting rather than purchasing property in London’s prime market, according...
Cleaning disputes dominate tenancy deposit claims
Cleaning-related issues accounted for 29.37% of all tenancy deposit disputes in 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year that cleaning has...
Landlord void costs rise 12.9% as vacancy periods hit returns
The cost of void periods between tenancies has increased by 12.9% year-on-year, rising from £1,005 to £1,135, according to research...
UK housing market shows resilience despite bank holiday dip
The UK residential property market recorded 22,100 homes sold subject to contract in the week ending 31 May 2026, down...
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...
Landlord rental income rises 23% as arrears affect 850,000
Average landlord rental income increased by 23% in the year to March 2026, though nearly 850,000 landlords experienced rent arrears...
London rental market activity rises post-legislation
London’s rental market has shown resilience following the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act, with new data from Foxtons indicating...
Birmingham letting agent reports 79% rise in new tenancies
A south Birmingham letting agent has reported a 79% increase in new rental properties added to its portfolio during the...
Crowdfunding for rent up 60% as tenants face affordability crisis
Rent-related crowdfunding campaigns in the UK have increased by 60% since 2022, according to data from GoFundMe, with more than...
