Tim Robinson to succeed Stephen Clifton as Knight Frank UK head
Knight Frank has appointed Tim Robinson as its next UK Managing Partner, succeeding Stephen Clifton who will retire from the...
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Letting agent complaints rise 47% amid regulatory pressure
Complaints against letting agents in the UK increased by 47.4% in 2025, rising to 4,220 from 2,863 the previous year,...
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...
Maximalist interiors trend gains traction across UK market
A growing number of UK property listings are featuring maximalist interior design, marking a departure from the minimalist aesthetic that...
MPs call for stamp duty overhaul to boost homeownership
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has called for significant reforms to Stamp Duty Land Tax, arguing the current...
Michael Bruce returns to Purplebricks as director
Michael Bruce has been officially reinstated as a director at Purplebricks’ parent company Strike, according to Companies House records filed...
School group secures £1.75m bridge loan on West Kensington block
A private school group has secured £1.75 million in bridging finance against a block of buy-to-let flats in West Kensington...
OakNorth provides £11.7m for self-storage expansion
OakNorth has provided £11.7m in development finance to Cinch Self Storage to fund two purpose-built facilities in Bedford and Leeds,...
Air conditioning debate highlights UK housing regulation concerns
Growing environmental restrictions on air conditioning in new residential developments have sparked debate about the balance between sustainability goals and...
UK mortgage affordability reaches tightest level since 2008
Homebuyers in the UK are now allocating 21.3% of their gross household income to initial mortgage repayments, marking the highest...
