House price growth slows, as households suffer income squeeze
Average property prices record lowest rate of monthly growth since December 2019.
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Ill-health forces senior Knight Frank figure to resign – replacement appointed
Tim Hyatt, head of residential at Knight Frank, praises the ‘remarkable leader’ who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.
Market snapshot suggests ‘it’s absolute madness to think house prices will keep on rising’
“Another month of slowing growth is just a precursor to the sharp correction about to torpedo the UK housing market,” says market commentator.
Foxtons instructs broker to continue share buyback during closed period
Foxtons will unveil its half-year results on 28 July.
Halifax lowers deposits on new builds to 5%
Halifax, the UK’s largest lender, has this morning lowered the minimum mortgage deposit required on new build homes to 5% from 10%.
New partnership to deliver digital ID solution for Right to Rent
The move will digitise and streamline the entire Right to Rent check process instead of tenants needing to present physical documents.
Propertymark joins forces with Phil Spencer’s Move iQ
The organisation will be working with Phil Spencer’s Move iQ to raise consumer understanding of what it means to use a Propertymark Protected agent.
Voids plummet as rents rise, new data shows
Rents increased for the fifth consecutive month in June as voids continued to fall.
Ban on charging ground rent on leases comes into force today
The ban on ground rents is positive news for anyone considering buying a leasehold property and important progress towards ensuring safety and security for all householders.
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