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Written by Peter Mitchell
London Parliament and Big Ben at sunset with River Thames and Westminster Bridge.

Controversy over Rayner return

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Property leaders have welcomed Andy Burnham’s appointment as Prime Minister, while Angela Rayner’s return as Housing Secretary has prompted mixed reactions. ...
Person analysing property investment growth with a calculator and smartphone.

Third of landlords raise rents after RRA

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
A third of landlords increased asking rents after the Renters’ Rights Act came into force, according to new Chestertons data. ...
Map of Middle East with pins representing Iran, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.

Geo-political tensions lead to mortgage rate rises again

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Rising geopolitical tensions and higher swap rates have prompted major lenders to increase mortgage rates across residential and buy-to-let products. ...
Person pointing at registration icons for landlord company setup.

Landlord company registrations up 1,700%

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Landlord company registrations have surged 1,700% since 2000, reflecting the growing professionalisation of the private rented sector. ...
Business professional managing tax and financial data on laptop.

One in four not signed up to MTD

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
A quarter of eligible landlords and sole traders have yet to sign up for Making Tax Digital ahead of the first filing deadline. ...
For sale property sign in front of a house with garden and trees.

Asking prices drop 1% in July

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Rightmove reports tougher conditions as heatwaves and the World Cup dampen demand. ...
Businessperson analysing property investment growth with digital graphs and coins.

BTL figures show ‘incredible resilience’

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Increased lending, stronger yields and low arrears signal sustained investor confidence. ...
Wooden blocks spelling PROPERTY INVESTMENT with small house figures.

Investors are becoming  more selective

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Capital is shifting towards resilient sectors supported by income and demographic demand. ...
Leasehold property concept with sandy background and seashells.

Escalating service charges are biggest concern

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Survey findings prompt calls for greater transparency and control over property management costs. ...
Miniature house with gavel and pen on desk for property legal services.

300 lots in July resi auction

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Allsop’s two-day sale features properties across London and regional markets. ...
House and pound symbol on a seesaw representing property investment balance.

‘Worst may be over’ as mortgage rates fall

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Mortgage rates have recorded their biggest monthly fall since October 2024, although economic uncertainty continues to shape the outlook. ...
Digital graph of rising property prices with arrows and house icons.

Market ‘active but cautious’ in Q2

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Q2 property market activity remained resilient as buyers continued to move forward despite affordability and economic pressures. ...
Elegant red brick townhouse in a prime London neighbourhood.

Prime and super-prime strengthens in capital

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Demand for London's £2m-plus homes increased during Q2, with prime and super-prime markets both recording stronger activity. ...
Calculator and model house on grass for property valuation.

Homeowners stuck in past on pricing

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Estate agents are urging sellers to set realistic asking prices as greater buyer choice increases competition. ...
Close-up of financial and property planning tools on a wooden desk.

Paragon adds new two-year tracker options

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Paragon Bank has expanded its buy-to-let tracker range and reduced selected fixed-rate mortgage pricing. ...
Wooden house and coins balanced on a seesaw for property investment.

UK housing cool but warmer times ahead  

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
RICS reports cautious optimism for the UK housing market as buyer sentiment and sales expectations begin to improve. ...
Group of young adults enjoying a chat in a modern flatshare lounge.

Flatshare room rents hit record high

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Flatshare room rents reached record highs across much of the UK as room supply declined for the first time in three years. ...
Victorian terraced houses with blooming garden in front, UK property scene.

UK HMO hotspots revealed

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Close-up of a yellow pill with 'FRAUD INVESTIGATION' text for mortgage fraud detection.

Worries that mortgage fraud not being identified

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
FOI data showing one FCA mortgage fraud investigation in 2025 has prompted concerns over fraud detection and enforcement. ...
Business person interacting with digital startup and investment icons.

Property Stalker launch to help identify investment potential

  • Written by: Liz Morrell
Property Stalker has launched a white-label platform to help investors and estate agents assess property potential. ...
Key with a red 'Buy to Let' house tag and coins on wooden surface.

Buy-to-let investment demand collapses across the UK

Buy-to-let investment demand has fallen across most major UK cities...
Big Ben clock tower with Union Jack flag overlay in London.

Fears for Burnham’s impact on property investment

Property investors are assessing what a potential Andy Burnham premiership...
Estate agent 'for sale' sign on attractive London street

Rightmove downgrades price forecasts

Rightmove cuts its 2026 outlook as asking values decline and...
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