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UK rental prices fall across most regions in September
Rental prices declined across all but one region in England, Wales and Scotland during September, according to data rele…
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Unite Group lowers student rents for first time in 25 years
Unite Group has reduced student rents by 0.3% for the current academic year, the first decline in over 25 years outside …
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Durham landlord fined £28,500 over property conditions
A landlord operating through Dalziel Ventures has been fined £28,500 following prosecution by Durham County Council afte…
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Property expert calls for stamp duty reform alongside housing schemes
A senior property adviser has warned that government initiatives to support first-time buyers will fall short without co…
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Economic pressures raise concerns for UK property market
Mixed signals are emerging from the UK property market as economic headwinds intensify, with industry observers reportin…
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Storm damage payouts surge 32% as winter weather threatens UK homes
Storm damage payouts to UK homeowners increased 32% to £244m in 2025 following severe weather events. Total weather-rela…
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CRM integrations emerge as priority for estate agencies
Integration capabilities are becoming a critical factor for estate agencies when selecting CRM systems, with 39% of agen…
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Purplebricks reports £32.7m loss as backer pledges support
Sir Charles Dunstone's investment vehicle Freston Ventures has committed to continue financial support for Purplebricks …
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Specialist bank completes £9.8m portfolio refinance
Hampshire Trust Bank has completed a £9.8m portfolio refinance across 40 properties in the North West, replacing existin…
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First-time buyer homes surveyed across England regions
A survey of new-build properties aimed at first-time buyers across England reveals pricing from £224,995 to £460,000. Th…
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Webbers Estate Agents reports client data breach
Webbers Estate Agents has notified clients that their personal information may have been compromised following a securit…
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Lomond acquires second Liverpool agency in expansion drive
Lomond has acquired City Residential, its second purchase in Liverpool as the estate agency group continues its expansio…
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Taylor Wimpey withdraws from London housing market
Taylor Wimpey has ceased building new homes in London, citing deteriorating development viability in the capital as cost…
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Estate agents face shift as AI search changes marketing
Estate agents are adapting marketing strategies as AI platforms increasingly replace traditional search engines for prop…
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First-time buyer affordability concerns outweigh rate worries
More than half of prospective first-time buyers cite monthly mortgage affordability as their primary concern rather than…
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Bristol pub conversion secures £3.1m development finance
Shawbrook has provided £3.1m in development finance to convert a former Bristol pub into a 33-bed purpose-built student …
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Three property firms expelled over unpaid compensation
The Property Ombudsman has expelled three property businesses from its redress scheme after they failed to pay compensat…
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Three London agencies announce senior appointments
Chestertons, Savills and Macclesfield-based Views have announced senior appointments across short lets, property managem…
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Property professionals back upfront information reforms
A survey of 300 property professionals has found that 77% are confident that proposed homebuying reforms will deliver po…
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UK housing market momentum slows as interest rate concerns grow
The UK property market experienced a slowdown in September as rising interest rate expectations dampened buyer confidenc…
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43% of estate agency enquiries arrive outside office hours
Nearly half of all enquiries received by estate and letting agencies arrive outside normal working hours, according to d…
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Property Franchise Group invests £900,000 in AI platform
The Property Franchise Group has acquired a 25% stake in conversational AI platform Enteka Ai for £900,000. The platform…
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44% of UK homeowners research property moves in secret
Nearly half of British homeowners have taken property-related actions without informing other adults in their household,…
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Spanish housing measures raise questions for UK rental market
Spain's housing crisis and government response could offer insights into potential UK rental market regulation. The Span…