UK property transactions declined by 3% between March and April 2026, according to the latest HMRC data, as the housing market contended with global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Seasonally…
Gravesham Council in Kent is progressing with plans to introduce an Article 4 Direction that would require planning permission for smaller houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), following support from local…
Self-employed agency platform EXP has reached 1,000 member agents in the UK, seven years after launching in the British market, as the self-employed agent model continues to gain traction in…
Three property sector businesses have announced senior appointments as they expand operations and strengthen management teams across England. Hockeys Estate Agents promotes two to director level Hockeys Estate Agents has…
A substantial gap has emerged between what estate agents promote and what consumers value when selecting an agency, according to new research examining professionalism standards in the property sector. Part…
Savills has revised its UK housing market forecast downwards, now projecting mainstream house prices will decline by 2% in 2026 as elevated mortgage costs continue to suppress buyer demand and…
Investec Bank has provided a £46.95m senior investment loan to purpose-built student accommodation operator YourTRIBE for its 226-bed scheme in Elephant & Castle, south London. The facility refinances the existing…
A £3.6 million refurbishment facility has been arranged to convert an existing commercial building in South Cambridgeshire into medical technology and office space, targeting demand in one of the UK’s…
Five period properties featuring contemporary extensions have been listed for sale across England, with prices ranging from £650,000 to £3.5 million, according to estate agents. In Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire, a…
Leveraged buy-to-let investment strategies are enabling landlords to scale property portfolios more rapidly than cash purchases, according to analysis of mortgage-backed investment models. The mathematics of leveraged property investment demonstrate…