How the second stamp duty surcharge has hit supply
There would be 2.2 million more rental homes without the second home stamp duty surcharge, Hamptons research implies. If the private rented sector grew at pre-2016 rates – before the…
Estate agents report minimal AI adoption in property searches
Artificial intelligence tools have yet to gain traction among property buyers and sellers, according to research from agent comparison site GetAgent, despite widespread expectations that the technology will reshape the…
UK housebuilding drops 6.3% as 1.5m homes target falters
UK housebuilding output declined in the first quarter of 2025, raising further questions about the government’s target to deliver 1.5 million new homes by 2029. Private housebuilding fell 6.3% in…
Landlord relationships top factor for tenant retention
Tenant relationships with landlords and letting agents rank as the primary factor influencing long-term tenancy retention, according to research from estate agency group LRG. The group’s Winter 2025/26 Lettings Report…
Broker arranges £4.7m refinance for investor portfolio
Specialist finance broker Arc & Co. has arranged a £4.7m funding package across three facilities for a property investor facing portfolio pressures, enabling refinancing of existing assets and acquisition of…
Maslow Capital provides £50m facility for Manchester scheme
Specialist real estate lender Maslow Capital has provided a £50 million two-stage facility to Linear Living for a residential development at Lord Street in Manchester. The financing covers both pre-gateway…
What is Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?
The Property Buying Company shares what Making Tax Digital for Income Tax means for landlords. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is a new way for sole traders and landlords…
Derbyshire development coming to market
An 83-home development at Buxton, Derbyshire, is coming to market from Spirit Homes. Hallstead Meadow will be ready in May 2026, while it will include 2, 3, and 4-bedroom homes,…
Tenancy disputes already rising by 6% per year
Tenancy disputes across England & Wales are increasing by an average of 6% annually, research from LegalforLandlords has revealed. Tenancy disputes can be costly for landlords and agents. Over a…
Propertymark issues housing reform demands for Scotland and Wales
Property industry body Propertymark has published housing manifestos ahead of the 2026 Scottish and Welsh Parliament elections, calling for reforms to address what it describes as significant housing market challenges…