Rental yields up across all regions of England and Wales
There has been an increase in buy-to-let purchase applications – a signal that landlords are seeking to add to portfolios
Marc da Silva
What are the main political parties promising when it comes to housing?
Housing has been a major issue during the election campaign
Fast-growing estate agency completes acquisition as buying spree continues
The firm's CEO says it wants to become 'the ultimate leader in property agency businesses in the UK and the largest acquirer'
Next government urged to reform landlords’ tax rules to boost supply of home to rent
Tenants have been forced to pay for the government’s tax attack on buy-to-let landlords
Belvoir’s very first franchisee acquires independent agency
The highly experienced estate agent is now working with his son
House price growth on hold as buyers adopt wait-and-see approach
Despite the short odds on a change in government and continued market activity, the general election has resulted in a degree of caution in the market
Notable fall in prospective buyer registrations and viewing numbers
There has been a shift in key metrics including a reduction in prospective buyer registrations and viewing numbers
Agents urged to take advantage of new MPs in ‘listening mode’
Agents are being encouraged to actively lobby new MPs to influence housing policy – whoever wins the election
Letting agents ‘have the most difficult task’ dealing with turmoil in the PRS
A viable private rental sector requires support for all stakeholders, including agents and landlords
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act ‘leaves more uncertainty than certainty’ – ALEP
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 was the last Act passed in the final session of this parliament on 24 May 2024
UK’s top property hotspots revealed
The research is based on a proprietary algorithm that compares property leads and online property searches, against available property stock to rank how active a particular area’s housing market is
Rents hit record high as analysis shows 120,000 rental homes needed
The imbalance between supply and demand from tenants enquiring about homes is one of the key drivers behind the rapid increase in advertised rents since the pandemic
Sir Kier Starmer says ‘prices are just going through the roof’ – and here’s the proof
The Labour leader insists that under a Labour government, bidding wars would be made illegal
Conservatives set to lose almost half of homeowner votes, polling shows
Polling carried out on behalf of national estate agency Jackson-Stops reveals makes grim reading for for the prime minister Rishi Sunak
Mortgage approvals drop as election uncertainty ‘kept a lid’ on transactions
Property transaction volumes are tipped to rise in the second half of this year as a rate cut becomes imminent and more political stability returns to Westminster
Major lenders cut mortgage rates ahead of an expected Labour victory this week
The reductions come amid hopes that the Bank of England will cut interest rates next month
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Chestertons names head of new homes; Bentons Estate Agents makes senior promotions; Allison Homes South West unveils key appointments
Regulator urged to use new powers to levy unlimited fines on rogue social landlord
Housing safety law specialist says councils should be treated in the same way as private landlords
Older voters feel ignored by politicians, says age-exclusive housing provider
The Conservatives still have the edge on Labour on financial security, whereas Labour are more trusted on social and medical care and good quality housing, survey finds
LGAH on track to deliver over 10,000 affordable homes by 2027 after latest acquisition
Legal & General acquires shared ownership homes from Orbit for £35m