Avamore Capital completes £926k development loan in three weeks
Avamore Capital has completed a £926,000 ground-up development finance facility within three weeks, incorporating a day-one advance structure that allowed the borrower to refinance completed works and redistribute capital across…
Treasury considers one-year rent freeze for England
The Treasury is considering proposals to freeze private rents in England for up to one year as part of measures to address cost of living pressures, according to reports. The…
Bournemouth estate agency joins Your Move franchise network
Fahren Estate and Lettings Agents, a Bournemouth-based agency operating for over 25 years, is converting to a Your Move franchise in a deal that will see the business rebrand as…
Draper London plans five-office expansion across capital
Estate agency Draper London has announced plans to open up to five new offices across the capital over the next three to five years, alongside a recruitment drive targeting 20…
Japanese knotweed reduces UK property values by £21.4bn
Japanese knotweed is reducing UK property values by an estimated £21.4 billion, according to new research from invasive plant removal specialist Environet. The study indicates that more than 1.5 million…
Tenant confusion over Renters’ Rights Act creates challenges
Letting agents are facing increased workloads as new research reveals widespread confusion among tenants about the Renters’ Rights Act, which comes into force this week. While 73% of renters are…
Landlord receives suspended sentence for tenant harassment
A landlord has been given a 24-week suspended prison sentence after admitting to harassing a tenant through a campaign of threatening messages and phone calls in an attempt to force…
Zero-hours workers face rental exclusion from insurance
A tribunal ruling has exposed how rent guarantee insurance criteria are preventing workers on zero-hours contracts from accessing rental properties, raising concerns about market accessibility as landlords increasingly adopt such…
Abu Dhabi townhouse market gains traction among investors
Townhouses in Abu Dhabi are attracting increased interest from property investors and families seeking a middle ground between apartments and standalone villas, according to market observers tracking the UAE capital’s…
Hudayriyat Island villas target premium Abu Dhabi market
Hudayriyat Island is emerging as a significant residential development in Abu Dhabi’s premium villa market, with two communities—Nawayef and Al Naseem—targeting buyers seeking beachfront properties and family-oriented amenities. The island…