LSL acquires Meyers franchise network in South Coast deal
LSL Estate Agency Franchising has acquired Meyers Franchising Limited, adding 10 franchise partners and six branches across Dorset and the South Coast to its network. The deal brings the Meyers…
Borrowers shift to two-year fixes as mortgage rates climb
Rising mortgage rates are prompting a shift in borrower behaviour, with demand for two-year fixed-rate products increasing significantly as borrowers seek flexibility during a period of market volatility, according to…
Major lettings firms announce senior leadership changes
Three property firms have announced senior leadership appointments as they restructure operations and expand service offerings ahead of regulatory changes and market developments. LRG restructures lettings division LRG has implemented…
No-fault evictions surge 65% ahead of May ban deadline
Section 21 no-fault evictions have increased by 65% in recent months as landlords accelerate proceedings ahead of the 1 May deadline when the practice will be prohibited, according to data…
Court grants appeal on leasehold reforms legal challenge
The UK government’s leasehold reform programme faces potential delays after the Court of Appeal granted permission for landowners to challenge the legislation underpinning the changes. The appeal centres on the…
RICS opens consultation on party wall guidance update
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has opened an eight-week consultation on the draft 8th edition of its Party Wall Legislation and Procedure guidance, seeking input from surveyors, legal…
Digital ID systems could reduce homebuyer compliance checks
Homebuyers in the UK complete compliance checks an average of 5.4 times during a single property transaction, according to data from Credas Technologies, a digital identity verification provider. The repetition…
HomeLet integrates Vision+ with Street.co.uk platform
HomeLet & Let Alliance has launched an integration between its Vision+ Tenancy Management platform and Street.co.uk, aimed at reducing administrative workload for letting agents. The integration enables agents to share…
Wales Green Party proposes rent controls in manifesto
The Wales Green Party has announced plans to introduce rent controls in Wales as part of its manifesto for the upcoming Senedd election, proposing a one-year rent freeze followed by…
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea developments drive Jeddah property demand
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coastline is attracting increased attention from international property investors, with Jeddah emerging as the primary access point for residential investment in the region. The city’s established…