Lender completes £2.45m bridging loan in 15 days
United Trust Bank has completed a £2.45m regulated bridging loan within 15 days of application, according to details released by the lender and broker involved in the transaction. The case…
UK property listings rise 7% as supply outpaces demand
The UK housing market recorded nearly 1.7 million property listings in 2025, representing a 7% increase compared to the average since 2017, according to data from Chris Watkin and TwentyEA.…
Cumbria solicitor closure disrupts property transactions
The sudden closure of Butterworths Solicitors has left property transactions across Cumbria unable to progress, prompting local estate agencies to issue guidance to affected clients as the Solicitors Regulation Authority…
Letting agent ordered to pay £6,490 over missing rent
A letting agent has been ordered to pay £6,490 to a landlord after failing to transfer rent payments over a two-year period, according to a case published by The Property…
Propertymark establishes separate regulatory board
Propertymark has established an independent Regulatory Board to separate its regulatory functions from its representative activities, marking a structural change in how the trade body operates. The Board will oversee…
Rightmove shares drop 10% amid fee dispute with agents
Rightmove’s share price has declined 10% over the past week as the property portal faces criticism from estate agents over proposed fee increases of up to 18% for 2025. The…
UK landlords face April deadline for digital tax reporting
HMRC has issued a reminder to 864,000 landlords and sole traders that new digital tax reporting requirements will take effect in April 2026, with property owners earning rental income above…
UK average house price crosses £300,000 threshold
The average UK house price reached £300,077 in January, marking the first time the threshold has been exceeded, according to data from Halifax. The figure represents a 0.7% monthly increase…
Green Party proposes devolved rent control powers for mayors
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has proposed granting mayors powers to introduce rent controls in their regions, citing pressure on tenants from rising rental costs during an appearance on BBC’s…
UK house prices rise 1% annually as affordability improves
UK house prices increased by 1.0% annually in January 2026, up from 0.6% in December, according to Nationwide Building Society’s latest House Price Index. Monthly prices rose 0.3% after seasonal…