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22 July 2022
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This week, PIT takes a look at the latest in the world of auctions. iamproperty reports a milestone result, while Auction...
15 July 2022
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The incredible speed at which organisations were able to transition to remote working when the pandemic hit in 2020 was a...
15 July 2022
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Earlier this summer, I attended the Skift Future of Lodging Forum in New York. The foundation for the summit was the...
13 July 2022
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Hatch Interiors, a UK specialist in furniture collections, bespoke interior design and build-to-rent (BTR) schemes, has carried out a 1,000-strong UK-wide survey to provide...
24 June 2022
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In a week of blazing weather, PIT shines a light on the latest auction news, from a new property auctioneer coming...
17 June 2022
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With the Build to Rent (BTR) sector no longer a new phenomenon, and fast becoming a well-established part of the PRS,...
10 June 2022
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In this guest piece, Rob Lessmann, founder of luxury interior design studio Design'd Living, sets out how Airbnb has led international...
13 May 2022
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The more the world learns about climate change, the more we realise that we all have a part to play in...
13 May 2022
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In this guest piece, Judith Tan, head of capital markets at EstateGuru, looks at how investors can hedge their bets against...
27 April 2022
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With climate change and environmental degradation becoming a daily feature in news cycles, it’s no wonder why many are becoming increasingly...
13 April 2022
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Following the announcement that National Trading Standards and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) are set to improve the standard of...
23 February 2022
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This week’s roundup is centred around demand, with iamsold reporting a strong rise in Modern Method of Auction as market conditions...
18 February 2022
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Despite the continued rise in energy costs, 55% of homeowners are making positive changes to the environmental sustainability of their property,...
28 January 2022
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In the first auction roundup of 2022, PIT takes a look at the latest auction news; from iamproperty’s successful year with...
21 January 2022
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On Tuesday, the government launched a six-week consultation on proposals to make it easier and cheaper for leaseholders to purchase the...
14 January 2022
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Following a successful year in PropTech last year, spatial data technology company Pupil predicts that 2022 will be the year that...
12 January 2022
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This week’s auction roundup is a mixed bag, so to speak, with Savills announcing its new head of auctions and Propertymark...
05 November 2021
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Goldman Sachs made the headlines after announcing a partnership with Urban & Civic to deliver hundreds of rental homes across the...
03 November 2021
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The Cumberland recently sought the opinions of representatives from different areas of hospitality to highlight the differing perspectives on some of...
25 October 2021
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We’ve already reached October in what has been another tumultuous year for the housing market. The auction world continues to thrive,...
01 October 2021
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Shopping centres have taken a hit in recent years thanks to changing shopping habits, the growth of online retail, a decline...
22 September 2021
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At various points throughout the pandemic, we have posed the question as to whether the UK’s major auction houses will return...
17 September 2021
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One of the biggest trends during the pandemic from a property development point of view has been a dramatic increase in...
10 September 2021
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s main financial regulator, has warned a number of times in the past about the...
08 September 2021
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In 2019, the UK government announced that it would be bringing in a ban on gas boilers. This was originally scheduled...
06 September 2021
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This week, PIT takes a closer look at the success stories for Auction House London, iamsold, Auction House and Allsop, indicating...
13 August 2021
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Along with Japanese knotweed, it’s one of the issues that can have the biggest impact on a home’s value and ability...
28 July 2021
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Dover District Council has approved Etopia Homes’ plans to deliver 50 eco-friendly homes on a site in Eastry, Kent. Situated on Gore...
26 July 2021
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The Covid-19 pandemic has had many adverse effects on businesses, but an industry that has benefited immensely from the pandemic is...
26 July 2021
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In this guest piece, Shareq Husain, VP and UK General Manager at Residently, outlines why Britain's rental market is ripe for FinTech-like...
16 July 2021
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A government-backed modular housing ‘pioneer’ has unveiled the UK’s first mainstream zero carbon home, which it claims can cut energy bills...
07 July 2021
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This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the ‘rare opportunity’ for buyers to purchase a former Edwardian school, the...
25 June 2021
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This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the overwhelming demand and confidence from buyers, helping to drive success for...
18 June 2021
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While restrictions around international travel remain largely uncertain, demand for UK staycations has experienced a meteoric rise. Thousands of holidaymakers are zoning...
28 May 2021
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For landlords and property investors, maintenance is a key if not particularly glamorous part of the job. But how can landlords and...
14 May 2021
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In the last auction roundup of April, Property Investor Today takes a look at iamsold’s free educational webinar on the Modern...
30 April 2021
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Since April 12, overnight stays in self-contained accommodation in England with members of a person’s household or bubble have been allowed,...
23 April 2021
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This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the ambitious auction houses that are making great strides as we ease...
23 April 2021
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From March 1 2021, HMRC’s new VAT domestic reverse charge for building and construction services comes into effect. With this in mind,...
24 February 2021
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In this Q&A, Thomas Balashev – who has spoken previously of breaking into the old-money elite of prime London property despite...
17 February 2021
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Birmingham-based property developer Cordia Blackswan has officially handed over its Hockley Mills site to Legal & General (L&G) and Sir Robert...
15 February 2021
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January 7 2021 marked the launch of a new national committee, supported by The UK Apartment Association (UKAA), looking to improve...
15 February 2021
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While many have cautiously welcomed the prospect of leasehold reform, Mick Platt, chief executive of Wallace Partnership Group, offers a different...
18 January 2021
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Although the global travel industry has taken a nosedive in 2020 as a direct result of Covid-19, not all elements of...
23 December 2020
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Fast-growing Build to Rent company Moda Living has joined FOOTPRINT as a founding member, pledging its commitment to net zero carbon. FOOTPRINT is...
21 December 2020
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Co-living, while still highly niche in the UK and across Europe, has been growing in size and stature in recent years...
21 December 2020
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With some 20% of the UK’s carbon emissions coming from domestic buildings, the importance of sustainable construction has become undeniable. Over the...
11 December 2020
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Moda Living has formed a technology partnership with Samsung to provide 60,000 smart home appliances across its pipeline. The smart home is...
09 December 2020
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For most people, 2020 has been a very difficult year. The Covid-19 pandemic has had devastating consequences on so many aspects...
02 December 2020
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The team behind Glasgow’s first major city centre Build to Rent (BTR) development has now successfully delivered another multi-million pound BTR...
30 October 2020
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Earlier this year, we explored the often-underreported scandal of timeshare mis-selling and asked how easy it is for people to escape...
12 October 2020
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The coronavirus pandemic has affected every single part of the property market in some shape or form, but some parts were...
05 August 2020
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In one of the biggest signs yet that modern methods of construction (MMC) are going mainstream, NHBC, the leading warranty and...
20 July 2020
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The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the mortgage market has been significant and that's why consumers will be seeking expert...
03 July 2020
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On June 23, the day that Boris announced July 4 as the date for the easing of lockdown in England, Sykes...
03 July 2020
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One of the biggest debates as we ease out of lockdown and come to terms with the new normal has revolved...
26 June 2020
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Legal & General’s increasing focus on the later living sector has continued apace, with the financial services firm recently announcing its...
22 June 2020
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The UK property sector has been hit with the full force of coronavirus, but while it has certainly packed a punch,...
22 June 2020
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The short-term accommodation and holiday lettings sector, of which Airbnb is the major player, has supported the implementation of new UK-wide...
17 June 2020
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The UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) has launched a five-point plan outlining how the government can help the sector recover...
20 May 2020
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As the country gets to grips with the government's next phase of tackling the coronavirus pandemic, experts are already discussing how...
15 May 2020
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With a rising number of Brits choosing to turn their backs on airport queues and the current poor exchange rates, and...
29 January 2020
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The short-let rental market is booming, despite controversy and opposition around the world. In recent months, we have covered both the...
29 January 2020
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Now that 2020 is underway, activity in the property market is likely to start picking up due to the traditional seasonal...
17 January 2020
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On Monday, we looked at why landlords and investors were being warned off holidays lettings amid an Airbnb crackdown in Scotland...
15 January 2020
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In recent weeks we’ve focused on the seemingly unstoppable growth of Airbnb and its competitors and how women are helping to...
02 December 2019
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Home purchase via blockchain has moved one step closer thanks to the launch of NatWest and Coadjute’s mobile project. A network for...
02 December 2019
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Moving home? Here’s your guide to property jargon When it comes to buying, selling, letting or renting a property, you will likely...
08 October 2019
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The London Homebuilding & Renovating Show is returning to ExCel from 4-6 October 2019 - and we're delighted to offer our...
06 September 2019
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The Modern Method of Auction (MMA) has become one of the fastest-growing sectors in property, according to online auction service LetsBid...
02 September 2019
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While we wouldn’t be so bold as to say the government gets its daily fix of property news from the Today...
19 July 2019
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Holiday lettings business cottages.com has seen a 23% growth in portfolio recruitment over the last six months, compared to the same...
12 June 2019
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More than nine out of 10 new-build homes in the UK have defects and almost 40% fail to meet their original...
10 April 2019
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On April 1 2019, the rental sector shifted into a new era of even greater professionalisation with the introduction of mandatory...
09 April 2019
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Some 81% of estate agents expect revenues to grow or stay the same next year despite growing concerns over the UK’s...
16 November 2018
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Auctions are an excellent opportunity for purchasers to avoid the drawn-out buying process and secure a bargain with competitive prices. However,...
11 July 2018
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The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show, which has already seen 85% of its stand capacity being snapped up by exhibitors, has...
12 January 2018
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NAEA Propertymark and ARLA Propertmark have shared their forecasts for the rental and buying market in 2018, with rental prices set...
13 December 2017
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Prices rose across the UK in October compared to the previous month, according to fresh research conducted by the Mortgage Advice...
29 November 2017
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Loveitts is encouraging sellers to jump at the opportunity to put properties up for sale during the Christmas period, following a...
24 November 2017
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With over 102,000 total visitors in 2017, The Homebuilding & Renovating Show saw its busiest year ever. The show, which witnessed a...
24 November 2017
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UK homeowners fork out roughly £1,800 on average to control Japanese knotweed infestation, while 10% lose over £4,000 because of its...
10 November 2017
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Three in five (59%) consumers across Europe believe that prices will rise over the next 12 months, according to the ING...
15 September 2017
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Name and business title: Riccardo Iannucci Dawson, head of design at Shape Real Estate. What does Shape Real Estate do? We’re a boutique...
31 August 2017
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The second charge mortgage market saw new business increase 33% by value and 22% by volume in June compared with the...
17 August 2017
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Legal & General Mortgage Club has announced its calendar of autumn events that focus on the specialist lending sector. The half day...
17 August 2017
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A third of small building firms, which includes property investors taking on renovation jobs, say that soaring material prices are squeezing...
03 August 2017
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Equity release continues to grow among UK homeowners in the UK with activity hitting more than £700m in the second quarter...
28 July 2017
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Asking prices for residential properties in England and Wales have remained broadly unchanged over the past month, as price sensitive homebuyers...
17 July 2017
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Any and all businesses will see benefits by using an Intelligent Call Management system - but this can be a huge...
27 June 2017
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The recent slowdown in UK house prices suggests that the market is cooling, but very few experts are surprised. The latest house...
08 June 2017
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MortgageGym, which is planning to try and change the way UK consumers access the mortgage market, has announced the successful completion...
23 May 2017
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Annual house price growth continues to slow, as affordability issues deter many prospective homebuyers. With 2017 proving to be a rather challenging time...
17 May 2017
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Over the past two decades, investing in residential property in the UK has been a relatively secure way to make money,...
04 May 2017
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There was a sharp rise in remortgaging activity last month as homeowners, including property investors, seek ways to reduce outgoings, new...
20 April 2017
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Mortgage Gym, the world’s first regulated mortgage robo-adviser, is launching in the UK with a view to speeding up the loan...
04 April 2017
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Growing economic uncertainty in the UK is starting to weigh on consumer confidence and willingness to engage in major transactions such...
03 April 2017
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The leasehold system is a feudal form of property ownership in England and Wales, which many investors believe is a flawed...
07 March 2017
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If you are planning to invest in the retail property sector any time soon, it may be wise to check out...
13 February 2017
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Residential property prices in the UK remained broadly stable in 2016 but is likely to slow next year, the Nationwide has...
30 December 2016
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Second charge mortgages, often simply referred to as second mortgages, are a secured loan used to raise extra money instead of...
13 December 2016
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The number of mortgages approved for residential property purchases rose for the second consecutive month in October as the housing market...
01 December 2016
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From a property investor’s perspective, it has been a tough year following a raft of changes introduced by the government. Aside from the...
29 November 2016
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Inflation in the UK will quadruple to around 4% in the second half of 2017, which would slash disposable income, according...
03 November 2016
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The number of mortgages approved by British banks rose last month from a 19-month low in August, according to fresh data...
29 October 2016
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There was more bad news over the future of the UK economy published yesterday with a report by EY’s Item Club...
18 October 2016
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Zoopla has announced the launch of a new lending portal in partnership with Landbay and Bricklane that enables investors to fund property...
27 September 2016
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The Conveyancing Association (CA) is determined to press ahead with its campaign to reform and amend the leasehold transaction process, despite...
02 September 2016
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Consumer confidence in the UK economy has nosedived at the fastest rate in 22 years post-Brexit, according to a new survey...
11 July 2016
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With the volume of people living in the private rental sector continuing to grow, a new trade organisation has been launched...
19 April 2016
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Research carried out by Nottingham Trent University has shown that new-build properties may be making owning a home in the UK...
14 April 2016
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Research by Which? Mortgage Advisers have revealed that 32% of mortgage holders have no idea what interest rate they are paying,...
08 December 2015
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Comparison site MoneySuperMarket.com has advised homeowners to consider fixing their mortgage now while providers are slashing rates. MoneySuperMarket analysed average fixed term mortgage...
10 November 2015
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The number of mortgages approved by British banks in September dropped to its lowest levels since May, according to findings by...