FCA opened single mortgage fraud investigation in 2025
The Financial Conduct Authority opened just one enforcement investigation into mortgage fraud in 2025, according to Freedom of Information data obtained by client due diligence platform Thirdfort. The figure marks…
Mortgage industry calls for policy reform as 3.5m locked out
The mortgage lending industry has called for policy intervention to address barriers preventing an estimated 3.5 million households from accessing homeownership, according to the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA). The…
New build housing listings fall to lowest level since 2017
The number of new build housing developments listed for sale has fallen to its lowest level since 2017, according to data from property portal Rightmove. The figures, which exclude retirement…
Cladding funding extended to low-rise buildings
The Government has announced an extension of cladding funding to buildings under 11 metres, marking the first time dangerous cladding will be removed from low-rise structures. The funding will be…
South-facing gardens command £20,000 premium despite heat
South-facing gardens continue to command a price premium of approximately £20,000, or 7%, despite homeowners increasingly avoiding outdoor spaces during recent heatwaves, according to research from estate agent Yopa. The…
CJ Hole relocates Burnham-on-Sea branch to new premises
Estate agency CJ Hole has relocated its Burnham-on-Sea branch to new premises in Somerset, marking the 12th office for franchise owner Chris Hill across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.…
Specialist lender provides £2.85m exit loan in North Yorkshire
Glenhawk has completed a £2.85m development exit loan in North Yorkshire, refinancing an existing development facility on a completed residential property. The transaction provides the borrower with additional time to…
Prime London property market faces political uncertainty
The UK housing market faces a period of political uncertainty following Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s recent speech outlining housing policy proposals, according to analysis from Knight Frank. Burnham’s address included…
Landlords face £7,000 fines over overheating hazards
Landlords in England could face fines of up to £7,000 per hazard if they fail to address overheating risks in rental properties, as local councils exercise enhanced enforcement powers introduced…
Scotland outpaces inflation in long-term property growth
Scotland has emerged as the only UK nation where average property price growth has consistently exceeded inflation since 2005, according to data from the Office for National Statistics House Price…