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,...
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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...
UK mortgage affordability hits lowest level since 2008
UK homebuyers are experiencing the most challenging mortgage affordability conditions since 2008, with initial repayments consuming 21.3% of gross income...
UK landlords exit rental sector amid regulatory pressures
The UK’s private rental sector is experiencing a significant contraction as buy-to-let landlords increasingly exit the market, driven by accumulating...
Renters’ Rights Act takes effect with £41m enforcement fund
The Renters’ Rights Act has come into force, with Housing Secretary Steve Reed describing the legislation as the “biggest shake-up”...
UK property sales fall 6.2% year-on-year despite listings growth
UK property sales agreed in the first quarter of 2026 declined 6.2% compared to the same period in 2025, despite...
UK property transactions drop 41% following stamp duty changes
UK property transactions fell 41% in March 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, according to figures released by...
Why leaving the UK doesn’t mean leaving its tax system behind for UAE residents
Over a career spent advising internationally mobile clients, one misconception comes up more than any other: that becoming a UK...
Five Grade II-listed properties marketed across England
Five Grade II-listed residential properties are currently on the market across England, ranging from £395,000 to £3 million, according to...
SME housebuilder secures £37.1m for Surrey scheme
Paragon Development Finance has provided a £37.1m facility to SME housebuilder Nicholas King Homes for the final phase of the...
