Majority of landlords fail to register for digital tax system
Three-quarters of landlords and self-employed individuals required to register for the government’s new digital tax system failed to do so by the April deadline, according to figures released by HMRC.…
Government reviews second home tax loophole closure
The UK government is reviewing regulations that enable second homeowners to avoid council tax by reclassifying properties as holiday lets, a move that could impact thousands of property owners across…
Redwood Bank completes multi-property refinancing package
Redwood Bank has completed a multi-property refinancing transaction for a landlord with a mixed residential and commercial portfolio, working alongside broker Bespoq Finance to structure three separate loans within a…
Care home operator secures £600k bridging loan for expansion
A care home operator has secured £600,000 in commercial bridging finance to acquire a second property, after regulatory ratings prevented access to traditional mortgage funding. The transaction, arranged through Norton…
Shawbrook provides £33m finance for 20-property portfolio
Shawbrook has provided a £33 million refinance facility for a diversified portfolio of 20 commercial properties across 19 UK towns, marking a new client relationship with an established property investor.…
Hinckley HMO restrictions approved despite divided response
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council has moved forward with plans to restrict Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in several Hinckley streets, despite a consultation that revealed significant divisions among residents…
Investor group challenges leasehold reforms over £30bn losses
A coalition of investors, retirees and freeholders has formed to challenge the UK government’s leasehold reforms, claiming the changes could result in losses exceeding £30 billion. The group, operating under…
Property transactions take over 17 weeks to exchange
Property transactions in the UK are taking significantly longer to complete, with 43% of housing sales now requiring more than 17 weeks to reach exchange, according to Propertymark’s latest Housing…
UK property transactions down 7.6% year-on-year in 2026
UK property sales have declined 7.6% year-to-date compared to 2025, with 342,000 homes sold subject to contract by mid-April 2026, according to market data analysed for week 14 of the…
Saudi Arabia’s off-plan market attracts foreign investors
Saudi Arabia’s off-plan property market is drawing increased international attention as the Kingdom opens designated ownership zones to foreign buyers and accelerates infrastructure delivery under its Vision 2030 programme. The…