Letting agents face increased tenant swaps under new Act
Letting agents should prepare for a rise in mid-tenancy tenant swaps as the Renters’ Rights Act shifts the rental market towards periodic tenancies, according to deposit protection scheme Mydeposits. The…
Renters’ Rights Act takes effect with £41m enforcement fund
The Renters’ Rights Act has come into force, with Housing Secretary Steve Reed describing the legislation as the “biggest shake-up” for tenants in a generation. The government has allocated £41…
Reed accuses Green Party of blocking housing development
Housing Secretary Steve Reed has criticised the Green Party for opposing housing developments whilst campaigning on the scale of the housing crisis, in comments made ahead of May’s local elections.…
Reform MPs propose licensing regime for HMO landlords
Reform UK MPs have called for the introduction of mandatory licensing and training requirements for landlords and agents managing houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), citing concerns over property management standards…
Landlord body sets three tests for Renters’ Rights Act
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has outlined three key measures to assess the success of the Renters’ Rights Act, as major provisions of the legislation came into force this…
Property franchise group acquires stake in surveying firm
The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) has acquired a 25% stake in Meridian HoldCo for £2.5 million, extending its involvement in the mortgage process to include valuation and surveying services. Meridian…
UK property transactions drop 41% following stamp duty changes
UK property transactions fell 41% in March 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, according to figures released by HMRC, reflecting the market’s return to normal levels following last…
UK housing market shows mixed signals in April 2026
The UK property market recorded 593,000 new listings year-to-date by late April 2026, representing a 0.9% decline compared to the same period in 2025 but 7.1% above 2024 levels, according…
SME housebuilder secures £37.1m for Surrey scheme
Paragon Development Finance has provided a £37.1m facility to SME housebuilder Nicholas King Homes for the final phase of the Amber Waterside residential scheme in Cranleigh, Surrey. The development finance…
Cheshire bungalow redevelopment secures £900,000 finance
A property developer has secured £900,000 in development finance to convert a 1970s bungalow in Northwich, Cheshire into a five-bedroom home valued at approximately £2 million. Charles Street Finance provided…