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Housing security outweighs pension savings for UK retirees
Nearly half of UK adults prioritise outright homeownership over pension savings when planning for retirement, according …
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Estate agents warned over AI smart glasses privacy risks
Estate agents are being advised to update their compliance policies to address privacy concerns arising from AI-enabled …
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Industry calls for unified first-time buyer strategy
A mortgage broker has called on the Labour government to consolidate its first-time buyer support schemes into a cohesiv…
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Renters’ Rights Act shifts London lettings timing
The introduction of the Renters' Rights Act in May 2026 altered the typical seasonal pattern of London's lettings market…
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Triple Point provides £17m facility for Fulham development
Triple Point has originated a £17m development finance facility for a mixed-use residential scheme in Fulham, marking th…
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Investor secures £335k bridge to settle enforcement order
A London-based property investor has secured a £335,000 bridging loan against an unencumbered buy-to-let property in Dol…
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Sales progression franchise model launches across UK
A sales progression company has launched what it describes as the UK's first franchise model dedicated to the sector, ta…
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Conveyancing identified as top transaction bottleneck
Conveyancing has been identified as the primary factor slowing property transactions, with 42% of recent homebuyers citi…
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Landlord sentiment on Renters’ Rights Act shows modest shift
Landlord concerns about the Renters' Rights Act have decreased from 76% to 69% in the four months since implementation. …
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Rental competition reaches 30 enquiries per property in hotspots
Rental competition in Britain's most sought-after areas has reached 30 enquiries per property, according to new data fro…
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365 Finance appoints George Visser as new Chief Risk Officer
Specialist SME lender 365 Finance has announced George Visser as its new Chief Risk Officer. Visser joins the company af…
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Tax experts question stamp duty on £265m property sale
Tax specialists have raised questions about the stamp duty paid on the £265 million sale of Providence House in Chelsea,…
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Leasehold costs creating ‘second mortgage’ for millions
An estimated five million leaseholders are facing what campaigners describe as a 'second mortgage' due to escalating ser…
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Shawbrook provides £4.5m for Bath quarry site homes
Shawbrook Bank has provided a £4.5 million development finance facility to Arc X Developments for a residential scheme o…
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Hampshire Trust Bank completes £22m Nottingham refinance
Hampshire Trust Bank has completed £22 million of lending across a mixed property portfolio in Nottingham, three weeks a…
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RAW Capital Partners joins L&G’s Ignite platform
RAW Capital Partners’ specialist lending products are now available through L&G’s Ignite mortgage sourcing platform.…
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Commercial landlords face compliance burden from residential holdings
Commercial property owners with residential units in mixed-use portfolios face increasing regulatory and financial press…
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AI property portal MyPorta claims larger inventory than Rightmove
MyPorta, an AI-powered property portal offering free agent listings, has launched claiming to host 860,242 UK properties…
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England and Wales homebuying reforms aim to cut delays
The UK Government's proposed reforms to the homebuying and selling process in England and Wales aim to reduce transactio…
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Activist investor acquires 6% stake in Rightmove
US activist investment firm Sachem Head has acquired a 6% stake in Rightmove worth hundreds of millions of pounds, accor…
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Property manager fined £500 over repair dispute failings
A property management company has been ordered to pay £500 compensation to a leaseholder following failures in contracto…
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High-value mortgages rise as wealthy buyers leverage debt
Wealthy overseas buyers are increasingly using mortgage financing to purchase high-value residential properties in Brita…
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Domestic datacentres reduce home heating costs by £180 annually
A London homeowner has reduced hot water bills by up to £15 monthly using a domestic datacentre system that converts com…
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Government launches register to tackle rogue builders
The government has launched a register of trusted traders and a payment app this month aimed at protecting homeowners fr…