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London rental demand rises 7% as national market weakens
Tenant demand in London has increased 7% year-on-year, reversing earlier declines and bucking the national trend where e…
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Two-thirds of landlords plan rent increases post-reform
Approximately two-thirds of landlords intend to raise rents following implementation of the Renters' Rights Act, accordi…
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Cladding remediation backlog increases 12% as approvals slow
The number of residential buildings awaiting cladding remediation in the UK has risen by 12% since January, with 4,697 b…
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Specialist lender provides £1.9m bridging loan for Watford barn
Specialist lender Glenhawk has provided a £1.9 million regulated bridging loan secured against a converted barn in Watfo…
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Bridging loan releases equity for shopping centre purchase
StreamBank has provided a £1.5 million bridging loan to fund an experienced property investor's acquisition of a £3 mill…
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Tenant referencing gains prominence as CCJs rise 11.6%
Landlords across England and Wales are placing greater emphasis on tenant referencing procedures following restrictions …
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Property software firm highlights due diligence risks
Estate agency software provider Veco has highlighted the importance of robust systems and processes for agencies conside…
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Government confirms regulation of leasehold managing agents
The UK government has confirmed plans to introduce mandatory regulation of leasehold managing agents, requiring them to …
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UK mortgage approvals fall to 32-month low in August
Mortgage approvals for UK home purchases dropped to their lowest level in 32 months during August, as geopolitical tensi…
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Subsidence claim delays raise questions for homeowners
A London family has been waiting three years for LV= General Insurance to complete repairs following a subsidence claim.…
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Pallas Capital provides £3.9m for Shropshire housing scheme
Pallas Capital has provided £3.9 million in development finance for a residential scheme near Market Drayton, Shropshire…
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infinitSpace enters United States after rapid growth, opening landmark Downtown Los Angeles workspace
infinitSpace, the European flexible workspace provider and technology platform, today announced its entry into the Unite…
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Essex beach hut sales surge 16 units following heatwave
Estate agency Boydens has reported selling 16 beach huts in Essex so far this year, with demand accelerating during the …
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Nock Deighton acquires Cobb Amos estate agency
Nock Deighton has acquired rival estate agency Cobb Amos in a transaction that expands its presence across south Shropsh…
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Property fall-throughs rise 6.6% in second quarter of 2026
Property fall-throughs increased by 6.6% during the second quarter of 2026, with 71,959 transactions collapsing and tota…
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Garden room installations spark neighbour disputes across UK
The number of garden rooms and outbuildings installed on residential properties has increased significantly since the pa…
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GB Bank finances £62m London property portfolio deal
GB Bank has provided two financing facilities totalling £62 million for the acquisition and refinancing of residential, …
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Family secures £16.2m refinance on South London asset
United Trust Bank has provided a £16.2m investment facility to refinance a £26.9m mixed-use property in South London, he…
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Parents return half of adult children’s rent for deposits
Over half of parents charging rent to adult children living at home return some or all of the money to help them save fo…
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Landlords retain legal liability despite agent appointments
Landlords remain legally responsible for compliance failures even when using letting agents, according to industry warni…
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Martin & Co franchisee acquires Basingstoke branch
David Rebe has acquired the Martin & Co Basingstoke franchise, expanding his portfolio to three branches within the…
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UK buyers show less flexibility on property compromises
British homebuyers are less willing to adjust their expectations, finances and lifestyles to purchase property compared …
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Five rural homes listed near foraging locations across UK
Five residential properties located near foraging locations in England, Scotland and Wales have been listed for sale, wi…
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£206k bridging loan funds Liverpool property renovation
A £206,000 bridging finance facility has been arranged to support the purchase and refurbishment of a six-bedroom detach…