The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has rejected recommendations from MPs that would make it easier for local authorities to introduce selective licensing schemes for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).…
Glenhawk has completed a £2.85m development exit loan in North Yorkshire, refinancing an existing development facility on a completed residential property. The transaction provides the borrower with additional time to…
Black & White Bridging has provided over £3 million in refurbishment finance for two residential properties in North and East London, the specialist lender has announced. The funding supported the…
The UK housing market faces a period of political uncertainty following Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s recent speech outlining housing policy proposals, according to analysis from Knight Frank. Burnham’s address included…
Landlords in England could face fines of up to £7,000 per hazard if they fail to address overheating risks in rental properties, as local councils exercise enhanced enforcement powers introduced…
Scotland has emerged as the only UK nation where average property price growth has consistently exceeded inflation since 2005, according to data from the Office for National Statistics House Price…
The proportion of properties securing offers within six months has fallen by 6 percentage points compared to the same period last year, according to data from Connells Group. In January…
Three major property firms have announced senior appointments and promotions across research and operational roles, signalling strategic shifts in their leadership structures. Research leadership appointments BNP Paribas Real Estate has…
Several major UK lenders have announced rate reductions on mortgage products as falling swap rates increase competition in the lending market. Nationwide has cut selected fixed-rate mortgages by up to…
More than 260,000 owner-occupied homes could enter the market within a year if reforms to the homebuying process reduce uncertainty over transaction times, according to research from Jackson-Stops. The estate…