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…
Off-plan sales fall to lowest level since 2013
Off-plan sales of new homes in England and Wales have fallen to their lowest level in 12 years, according to new data from Hamptons, raising questions about the Government’s ability…
IPPR proposes rent cap linked to inflation or wages
The Institute for Public Policy Research has proposed a rent control mechanism for England’s private rental sector that would cap rent increases at whichever is lower between consumer price inflation…
AI transparency emerges as priority for estate agents
Estate agents face growing pressure to disclose their use of artificial intelligence in property transactions, according to research from iamproperty involving more than 320 agents and 350 consumers. The findings,…
Buy-to-let landlords report 84% profitability rate
Research from specialist lender Foundation Home Loans indicates that 84% of buy-to-let landlords maintained profitable operations during the first quarter of 2026, despite ongoing regulatory pressures and rising costs. The…
Super-prime property market limited to 180 homes above £15m
The UK’s super-prime property market currently has just 180 homes listed for sale above £15 million, representing 0.04% of all available housing stock in Britain, according to research from AgentWise.…
Tenanted property auction sales jump 70% as landlords exit
Sales of tenanted rental properties at auction increased by 70% in April compared to the same period last year, according to data from Auction House, as the impact of the…
Tribunal system faces capacity concerns over rent appeals
The tribunal system’s capacity to handle rent appeals under the Renters’ Rights Act has been called into question following research revealing data gaps and processing delays. Freedom of Information requests…