Estate agents shift focus to buyers as market rebalances
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Government proposes First Time Buyer ISA to replace Lifetime ISA
The government has published consultation proposals to replace the Lifetime ISA with a new First Time Buyer ISA, removing the retirement savings component and withdrawal penalties that have attracted criticism…
Student HMO landlords sell 2,000 beds amid regulatory shift
Landlords have disposed of at least 2,000 student HMO beds across Britain over the past year, responding to the Renters’ Rights Act and increased regulatory requirements, according to data from…
Strutt & Parker creates role for prime city markets
Strutt & Parker has created a new senior position focused on prime residential markets in England’s cathedral and university cities, appointing Louise Glanville as its first Head of National Town…
Manchester overtakes London as top buy-to-let location
Manchester has surpassed London as the most sought-after location for buy-to-let investors, according to new data from The Property Buying Company. Analysis of 295 investors’ preferences shows that 23% are…
First-time developer secures £895,000 Bromley loan
Avamore Capital has provided an £895,000 development loan for a two-home ground-up construction project in Bromley, marking the borrower’s first development of this type. The 15-month facility was structured at…
New committee launched to support agents with technology
The UK PropTech Association (UKPA) has established a Residential PropTech Committee to provide estate and letting agents with guidance on technology adoption and compliance management. The committee brings together agents,…
Welsh property professionals form coalition to streamline transactions
A coalition of estate agents, conveyancers and mortgage brokers in Wales has launched an initiative aimed at improving the property transaction process, independent of Westminster reforms. The group, named Move…
Property industry assesses Burnham’s policy priorities
Andy Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield by-election has positioned him as frontrunner for Prime Minister, prompting property industry professionals to evaluate potential policy shifts affecting housing markets, development, and the…
Potential leadership change raises property tax concerns
Political speculation surrounding Sir Keir Starmer’s position as prime minister has prompted fresh analysis of potential changes to UK housing taxation policy, particularly around proposals to shift the tax burden…