Rent-to-own housing model raises more funding
Property investment firm HomeNow has secured £65m of funding to expand its rent-to-own housing model. With the money HomeNow is targeting building 800 affordable rent-to-own homes in the next two…
Government brings compulsory mortgage teaching to schools
The government has made financial literacy a compulsory subject across primary and secondary school in England, the government has announced. This will encompass mortgages, money management, budgeting and compound interest,…
Shawbrook widens use of automated valuations
Shawbrook has expanded the use of Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) in a bid to reduce completion times. This applies to properties up to 75% loan-to-value, while it will include light…
The Mortgage Works cuts buy-to-let rates ahead of base rate announcement
The Mortgage Works (TMW) has slashed buy-to-let rates for new and existing customers by up to 0.30%, with rates starting from 2.64% – ahead of the Bank of England making…
UK construction cools amid economic uncertainty and planning delays
Economic uncertainty, regulatory changes and planning delays have all caused construction activity to slow down across the UK in the third quarter of 2025, the RICS UK Construction Monitor research…
Labour urged to cancel business rates surcharge
Colliers has urged Labour to abandon charging larger firms higher business rates in the Autumn Budget, which it argues could stymie economic growth and hamper the high street. The government…
Tenants are avoiding their landlords
Renters are failing to contact their landlords for fear it could trigger rent increases, research from SpareRoom has found. Close to half (45%) of renters have actively avoided communicating with…
Slovenia: A Stable and Under-Recognised European Property Market
Tomi Hartikainen is the founder of Slovenia Property Advisory, a UK–Slovenian firm helping international investors access the Slovenian property market through transparent guidance, due diligence, and local partnerships. For much…
Puma Property Finance and Vita Group partner on new student accommodation scheme in the heart of Belfast with £24m deal
Puma Property Finance (Puma) has today announced it is providing a £24m development facility for Vita Group’s latest purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) with 269 studio rooms in Belfast City Centre.…
Chancellor signals tax rises in upcoming Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given a press conference to set “the context for the Budget”, signalling that she is preparing the country for tax hikes. Speaking three weeks before the…