The government has published consultation proposals to replace the Lifetime ISA with a new First Time Buyer ISA, removing the retirement savings component and withdrawal penalties that have attracted criticism…
Landlords have disposed of at least 2,000 student HMO beds across Britain over the past year, responding to the Renters’ Rights Act and increased regulatory requirements, according to data from…
Strutt & Parker has created a new senior position focused on prime residential markets in England’s cathedral and university cities, appointing Louise Glanville as its first Head of National Town…
Manchester has surpassed London as the most sought-after location for buy-to-let investors, according to new data from The Property Buying Company. Analysis of 295 investors’ preferences shows that 23% are…
The UK PropTech Association (UKPA) has established a Residential PropTech Committee to provide estate and letting agents with guidance on technology adoption and compliance management. The committee brings together agents,…
A coalition of estate agents, conveyancers and mortgage brokers in Wales has launched an initiative aimed at improving the property transaction process, independent of Westminster reforms. The group, named Move…
Andy Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield by-election has positioned him as frontrunner for Prime Minister, prompting property industry professionals to evaluate potential policy shifts affecting housing markets, development, and the…
Political speculation surrounding Sir Keir Starmer’s position as prime minister has prompted fresh analysis of potential changes to UK housing taxation policy, particularly around proposals to shift the tax burden…
Strutt & Parker has appointed Hamish Gilfeather as senior associate director in its broker team, continuing the expansion of its hybrid estate agency model launched in February this year. Gilfeather…
Rightmove has begun trading as a FTSE 250 company after losing its place in the FTSE 100, following a sustained decline in its share price over the past year. The…