Lettings
Gloucester the fastest moving rental market, while Middlesborough lags
Highly competitive landscape means tenants can’t wait long to make decisions
News
Agency
Agency announces move and hiring drive after ‘very successful’ start
CEO says business has “surpassed high expectations” since April launch
Other News
‘Robust performance’ for Northern Ireland property market
Latest snapshot shows increased demand in both sales and rentals, with new build prices up
Agency
LRG redesigns agency boards to underline eco-friendly credentials
The recycled boards "showcase brand consistency” and promote the group's carbon-neutral status
Politics
Rent controls ‘would be disaster for tenants’
Residential landlords’ trade body warns against potential ‘choking’ of housing supply
Other News
Areas where homes sell fastest – and slowest – revealed
OnTheMarket's speed index sheds light on regional differences in transaction times
Lettings
The five-figure repairs to strike fear into the heart of landlords
Research reveals the most expensive property fixes, with some costing upwards of £25,000
Agency
‘We’ve secured £4.4m in commission for agency,’ says comparison site
Group completes on its 1,000th transaction coming via the website
Lettings
Research reveals city differences in pre-furnished rental premium
Survey also sheds light on what renters really think about landlords’ furniture
Lettings
Growing lettings operator announces accounting platform integration
CEO and co-founder says streamlining of client accounting will benefit customers
Compliance
Four-year window failure lands UK’s largest housing association with fine
Case is among those of "severe maladministration" highlighted by the Housing Ombudsman ahead of
Finance
HSBC collaboration aims to drive digitisation in home buying process
Move will further reduce the industry’s attachment to “forms-based thinking”, says OPDA
Agency
Property PR firm completes challenge in support of women’s housing charity
Over £1,500 raised in aid of specialised support services, affordable housing and safe spaces for those in need
Finance
Rental yields hit 10-year high as landlords brace for market shifts
Tenant demand surging as landlords navigate rising costs and refinancing challenges, report finds
Lettings
Average UK tenant spends more than a third of take-home pay on rent
Figures raise "serious questions" on feasibility of saving for a mortgage for majority of tenants
Compliance
Concern raised over quality of new homes amid government building targets
Ombudsman wants to mandatory membership of scheme to ensure standards are high
Lettings
Student accommodation squeezed as small landlords quit the market
Some students forced to stay in different towns miles from campus, newspaper reports
Compliance
Four social landlords fail to meet regulator’s standards
Serious failings have been identified and significant improvements are necessary
Compliance
UK property insurance prices surge amid record weather-related payouts
Spike in premiums comes as insurers grapple with inflation in rebuild expenses
Agency
New agency celebrates £40m in listings during first six months
Business achieves 99% of asking prices and plans further expansion as local demand surges