Tim Robinson to succeed Stephen Clifton as Knight Frank UK head
Knight Frank has appointed Tim Robinson as its next UK Managing Partner, succeeding Stephen Clifton who will retire from the partnership in March 2027. Robinson, who has spent more than…
Tower Hamlets issues three-year bans to landlords
Tower Hamlets Council has secured three-year banning orders against a property management company and its two directors following serious housing offences at an overcrowded property in Poplar, east London. R&G…
Riyadh residential market expands amid Vision 2030 reforms
Riyadh’s residential property market is undergoing significant transformation as Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 programme drives infrastructure development, regulatory reform and international investment into the capital. The city is experiencing growth…
British curriculum schools drive Riyadh property demand
International schools following the British curriculum are emerging as a significant factor in residential property demand across Riyadh, as Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 continues to attract multinational corporations and skilled…
Riyadh family communities draw investor focus amid Vision 2030
Riyadh’s residential market is experiencing a structural shift as Vision 2030-led development drives demand for family-oriented communities, with billions of dollars flowing into infrastructure, schools, and amenities across the Saudi…
Ground rent cap implementation brought forward to 2027
The government will introduce a £250 annual cap on residential ground rents in England and Wales by late 2027, a year earlier than previously planned, following pressure from MPs and…
Air conditioning debate highlights UK housing regulation concerns
Growing environmental restrictions on air conditioning in new residential developments have sparked debate about the balance between sustainability goals and housing delivery, according to a North London estate agent. Trevor…
Liverpool estate agency launches AI property valuation tool
A Liverpool-based estate agency has launched a free AI-powered property valuation service that aims to address what its founders describe as widespread overpricing in the UK housing market. Howsold, an…
Leeds letting agent dismissed after benefits discrimination claims
A Leeds-based letting agency has terminated an employee following the emergence of a recording in which the staff member appears to discuss filtering out prospective tenants who claim benefits. The…
School group secures £1.75m bridge loan on West Kensington block
A private school group has secured £1.75 million in bridging finance against a block of buy-to-let flats in West Kensington to address liquidity pressures stemming from VAT changes in the…