Burnham’s housing policies face scrutiny amid leadership race
Andy Burnham’s housing record as Mayor of Manchester is under increased examination following his emergence as a leading contender to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister. During his tenure…
OneDome reports 394% revenue growth in Q1 2026
Homebuying platform OneDome has reported first-quarter revenue of £15.3 million, representing a 394% increase from £3.1 million in the same period last year, according to the company’s latest financial results.…
TouchRight targets CRM partnerships after Alto integration
Property inspection platform TouchRight is pursuing additional CRM integrations following the completion of its connection with Alto’s system, according to director Miriam Roth. The integration with Alto represents one of…
Private tenants spend 36% of income on rent, data shows
Private tenants in England are spending more than a third of their household income on rent, according to new analysis by campaign groups Generation Rent and the Renters’ Reform Coalition.…
44% of UK homes listed for sale fail to find buyers
Nearly half of UK homes listed for sale over the past three years did not complete a transaction, according to new data from property portal Zoopla, with pricing strategies identified…
Section 21 notices surge before England eviction ban
Hundreds of tenants across England received no-fault eviction notices in the final days and hours before section 21 evictions were banned under the Renters’ Rights Act on 1 May, according…
Guild urges estate agents to focus on revenue diversification
Estate agents should focus on generating revenue from existing client databases rather than relying solely on winning new instructions, according to the Guild of Property Professionals. The organisation outlined this…
King’s Speech to outline leasehold and building safety laws
King Charles will deliver the King’s Speech on Wednesday, outlining the government’s legislative programme for the coming Parliamentary session. The address is expected to include housing policy measures, with two…
UK rental market shows sharp regional divergence in April
The UK rental market displayed significant regional variation in April 2026, with Scotland and Northern Ireland recording strong monthly growth while several English regions and Wales experienced declining rents, according…
UK property market shows resilience amid Middle East conflict
The UK property market has demonstrated relative stability despite geopolitical tensions and rising mortgage rates linked to the US-Iran conflict, according to data from major property indices. Market indicators show…