Major property firms announce research leadership changes
Three major property firms have announced senior appointments and promotions across research and operational roles, signalling strategic shifts in their leadership structures. Research leadership appointments BNP Paribas Real Estate has…
Major lenders cut mortgage rates as swap rates fall below 4%
Several major UK lenders have announced rate reductions on mortgage products as falling swap rates increase competition in the lending market. Nationwide has cut selected fixed-rate mortgages by up to…
Process reforms could release 260,000 homes to market
More than 260,000 owner-occupied homes could enter the market within a year if reforms to the homebuying process reduce uncertainty over transaction times, according to research from Jackson-Stops. The estate…
Property cooling costs rise as heatwaves prompt retrofit
UK homeowners are investing in cooling measures as recurring heatwaves challenge traditional property design, with external shading systems emerging as a cost-effective alternative to air conditioning units. According to Tom…
Bridging lender completes £2.475m Kensington penthouse deal
Specialist bridging lender Aspen has completed a £2.475 million Bridge-to-Let facility for the acquisition of a four-bedroom penthouse in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, marking its second prime…
Bristol landlord ordered to repay £24,592 over unlicensed HMO
A Bristol landlord has been ordered to repay £24,592 to four former tenants after a tribunal found he operated an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and failed to address…
Buy-to-let yields fall quarterly despite annual gains
Rental yields for buy-to-let landlords declined in the second quarter of 2025 across the majority of English and Welsh regions, despite showing annual growth, according to new data from Fleet…
Bank of England rules out interest rate cuts
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has stated that interest rate cuts remain “off the table”, dampening expectations within the property sector for near-term relief on borrowing costs. The announcement…
Landlords face £20,000 fines over Right to Rent checks
Landlords and letting agents in England have until 1 October to update their Right to Rent procedures in line with new government guidance, with penalties of up to £20,000 per…
Estate agent CRM providers integrate AI to automate tasks
Customer relationship management systems used by estate agents are being transformed by artificial intelligence, according to software providers serving the UK property sector. The technology is being deployed to automate…