GB rental prices stagnate for first time since 2017
Private rental prices across Great Britain have stopped rising for the first time in nearly a decade, as landlords face increasing pressure to reduce asking prices to secure tenants, according…
London agents earn lowest commission among global cities
London estate agents earn the lowest commission per transaction among 10 major global property markets, despite operating in one of the world’s most valuable housing sectors, according to research from…
Buy-to-let lending rises 18% as remortgaging dominates
Buy-to-let mortgage lending increased by 18.2% year-on-year in the final quarter of 2025, though growth was concentrated in remortgaging rather than new property purchases, according to data from UK Finance.…
Barratt Redrow cuts land buying amid global uncertainty
Barratt Redrow has reduced its land acquisition targets for the current financial year, citing increased global uncertainty in a decision that may impact the government’s housebuilding ambitions. The company now…
UK property market stabilises but transactions remain subdued
The UK property market showed signs of stabilisation in the first quarter of 2026, though elevated supply levels and affordability pressures continued to constrain buyer activity, according to data from…
Non-standard construction mortgage approved in Southampton
Norton Home Loans has approved a £218,000 remortgage on a non-standard construction property in Southampton after three mainstream lenders declined the application. The case highlights ongoing challenges in securing finance…
MarketRent platform targets rent review compliance
A new rent review platform has launched ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act implementation, aiming to streamline the rent review process for letting agents facing increased regulatory scrutiny. MarketRent has…
Estate agents face fines under new review regulations
Estate agents could face fines of up to 10% of turnover or £300,000, whichever is greater, under new legislation that bans fake and misleading online reviews, according to review verification…
Rental advertising platforms face compliance questions
As major property portals prepare to implement requirements under the Renters’ Rights Act, questions remain over how classified advertising platforms will enforce the new marketing rules when they come into…
Northwood Chelmsford acquires high-value property agency
Northwood Chelmsford franchisees have completed the acquisition of the Zoe Napier Group, adding a high-value property specialist to their Essex operations as part of an ongoing expansion strategy. Zaman and…