Borrowers shift to two-year mortgages despite rate premium
Property buyers are increasingly opting for two-year fixed-rate mortgages despite higher rates, according to new data from financial comparison site Moneyfacts, prompting warnings from industry body Propertymark about basing decisions…
Government rejects new HMO conversion restrictions
The Government has declined to introduce new legislation restricting the conversion of family homes into houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), stating that local authorities already possess adequate planning powers to…
LendInvest provides £3.51m for Bromley NHS site conversion
LendInvest has completed a £3.51 million development finance facility for the conversion of a former NHS building in Bromley into 16 residential flats, closing the transaction in 6.5 weeks to…
Investec provides £19.25m for Birmingham student scheme
Investec Bank has provided a £19.25 million senior development loan to Barwood for a 233-bed purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Edgbaston, Birmingham. The 36-month facility will finance development and stabilisation…
Social housing waiting lists would take 119 years to clear
England’s social housing waiting lists would take 119 years to clear at current construction rates, according to research published by housing charity Shelter. The findings highlight a growing gap between…
Campions Group completes five acquisitions in five weeks
Campions Group has acquired two additional estate agencies in South London, bringing its total number of acquisitions to five in just over a month as the group continues its expansion…
Property sector warned to halt digital ID investment
A cross-industry group has advised approximately 250 companies to suspend investment in digital identity systems for property transactions following a parliamentary committee’s critical assessment of the government’s digital ID plans.…
Landlord eviction claims rose 6% before new legislation
Landlord possession claims increased by 6% in the first quarter of 2026, immediately before the Renters’ Rights Act came into effect on 1 May, according to analysis by LegalforLandlords. The…
National Home Move acquires Your Move Margate branch
National Home Move has acquired the Your Move Margate branch from Patrick McConnell through LSL Estate Agency Franchising’s (LSL EAF) branch resale programme. The transaction adds to National Home Move’s…
Overpricing properties extends sales times, data shows
Properties priced above market value are taking significantly longer to sell, according to data from multiple property indices, with homes requiring price reductions spending an average of 91 additional days…