Lettings
Government faces ‘tough balancing act’ over rent rule changes
Knight Frank points to supply-and-demand issues in London and the risk of losing more landlords
News
Lettings
‘Frenzied’ rental market sees average prices rise again
The latest HomeLet rental index figures show a big year-on-year uplift
Other News
Deep dive into figures finds level of property sold in flood zones
The pandemic saw a rising tide of residential home sales in FZ2 and FZ3 locations
Agency
Agency reports record sales totalling over £15m for May
Chief executive hails the firm’s highest ever monthly figure as “extraordinary”
Finance
Report takes aim at ‘shortcomings’ of shared ownership
Government affordability ‘ignores inevitable future increases in total housing costs’
Finance
Impact of stamp duty relief on first-time buyers revealed by HMRC study
A report commissioned by the tax authority has pinpointed a rise in transactions and prices
Agency
Survey shines spotlight on city with best lettings agencies for students
Analysis ranks property managers according to reviews by those studying and living in rented accommodation
Finance
Research reveals five-year spike in mortgage burden for homebuyers
Analysis shows how increasing costs have gathered pace over recent years
Finance
House price growth slips back in May – Nationwide
Building society’s chief economist says a “relatively soft landing” remains the most likely outcome for the market
Finance
Mortgage approvals and borrowing down in April – BoE
Analyst says the figures suggest house prices have further to fall
Other News
What’s happening in the UK property market this week?
Richard Durrant, managing director of the Relocation Agent Network (RAN), joins Chris Watkin to discuss this week’s stats and facts
Lettings
Rents up and voids stand firm as market warms up in May
Demand remains strong heading into summer, according to Goodlord’s rental index
Lettings
Scotland’s rent cap to be extended again
Propertymark has expressed its dismay that its evidence of damage to the sector has not been considered
Agency
Research reveals income needed to buy within top 1% of market
London agency director describes the figures as “mind boggling”
Agency
Property investment platform reaches 200 franchisee milestone
Director says building the network has been an “incredible achievement” for the business founded in 2017
Finance
Equity release commonly used for buying second property
Analysis of data by Equity Release Supermarket also reveals a rise in gifting money
Other News
Analysis pinpoints Britain’s property auction hotspots
Moverly research measures supply and demand for homes falling under the hammer
Finance
Latest transaction figures deliver ‘reality check’ for property market
Analyst predicts "more pain will enter the system this year" after HMRC releases April data
Finance
Landlord tax relief would boost supply and Treasury funds – research
The NRLA calls for a government review of MIR changes following analysis by Capital Economics
Charity
Tenants could be reluctant to access new rights, survey suggests
The removal of Section 21 no-fault evictions might not give tenants greater confidence, housing charity warns