Dutch investors secure £1.4m bridge for Bristol farmhouse
Specialist lender Glenhawk has provided £1.4 million in bridging finance to Dutch property investors acquiring a farmhouse and holiday let cottage complex in Bristol. The facility was arranged through broker…
Scotland launches £10,000 shared equity scheme for buyers
The Scottish Government has launched a shared-equity scheme offering interest-free loans of £10,000 to first-time buyers, aimed at addressing deposit barriers in the property market. The First Homes Fund will…
PRS database to enable council enforcement from 2026
The government’s Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database will function as a monitoring and enforcement tool for local authorities under the Renters’ Rights Act, according to a newly published policy paper.…
Jones Robinson acquires lettings portfolio from rival firm
Jones Robinson has acquired the managed lettings portfolio of Marlborough-based Kate’s Estates following the retirement of founder Kate Deakin, expanding the independent agency’s presence across Wiltshire. The transaction transfers landlords…
Coastal property markets record double-digit growth
Several British seaside locations have recorded double-digit price growth over the past year, contrasting with a national decline in asking prices, according to data from Rightmove. Bootle in Merseyside leads…
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 economic and geopolitical headwinds, according to the latest market data.…
Cambridge medtech scheme secures £3.6m refurbishment funding
A £3.6 million refurbishment facility has been arranged to convert an existing commercial building in South Cambridgeshire into medical technology and office space, targeting demand in one of the UK’s…
Period properties with modern extensions listed across England
Five period properties featuring contemporary extensions have been listed for sale across England, with prices ranging from £650,000 to £3.5 million, according to estate agents. In Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire, a…
Buy-to-let mortgage strategies for portfolio landlords
Leveraged buy-to-let investment strategies are enabling landlords to scale property portfolios more rapidly than cash purchases, according to analysis of mortgage-backed investment models. The mathematics of leveraged property investment demonstrate…
£950k bridging loan funds £2.7m Menai Strait development
A two-property development on Beach Road overlooking the Menai Strait in Wales has achieved a gross development value of £2.7 million following £950,000 in development funding from Charles Street. Developer…