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…
Aldermore provides £13m mortgage for office portfolio
Aldermore Bank has provided a £13m commercial mortgage to Mantle Group to support expansion of its office portfolio across the South East and Eastern England. The funding is structured across…
Short-term lets offer landlords higher yields, says expert
Short-term rental properties in tourist destinations and city-break locations continue to generate higher returns than traditional long-term lettings, according to property investment adviser Ginny Warby. Speaking about current opportunities in…
Santander launches 98% mortgage with restrictions
Santander has introduced a mortgage product allowing first-time buyers to borrow up to 98% of a property’s value, marking the first time in years that a major high street bank…
Second home owners shift to holiday lets amid tax changes
Property owners are increasingly converting second homes into short-term holiday lets following council tax reforms introduced in 2025, according to housing campaign group Generation Rent. The organisation has called on…
Fine & Country plans expansion into five new markets
Estate agency network Fine & Country has announced plans to expand into at least five new international markets during 2026, marking what the company describes as an acceleration of its…