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<p>Applications for Houses in Multiple Occupation licences in the UK have risen 40% since 2018, according to Freedom of Information data. The research shows applications increased from 41,162 in 2018 to 57,725 in 2024, indicating a shift in landlord investment strategies towards shared accommodation...

<p>Harrods Estates has ceased operations after 130 years, closing its final branch on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge. The closure reflects broader challenges in London's high-end property market, where higher stamp duty rates and the abolition of non-dom status have reduced demand from overseas buye...

<p>UK property sales agreed in the first quarter of 2026 declined 6.2% compared to the same period in 2025, despite new listings rising 0.6%. Net sales totalled 251,000 properties, down 3.6% on 2025 but 5.9% ahead of 2024.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk-property-sales-...

<p>Places for People and Barratt Redrow have formed a joint venture to deliver 8,500 homes across six interconnected villages at Gilston in East Hertfordshire. The scheme includes a minimum of 1,950 affordable homes and 29,000 square metres of commercial space.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.p...

<p>Active inventory is 20.7% from a year ago, but that scarcity has not translated into broad pricing power for sellers</p>

Compass, Zillow, and eXp rolled out coming soon programs with different rules on exclusivity, MLS limits and lead routing.

Rocktop Digital’s CEO outlines a registry for mortgage asset portability, and the custody and trust hurdles to adoption.

Douglas Elliman opted into the Tuccori homebuyer commission settlement, notifying the court in Lutz as the opt-in period closes Monday.

A new report by Ceres and the Justice Climate Fund says that CDFIs can meet investors' needs through aggregation and securitization.

Fraud losses tied to AI-generated deepfakes are on track to reach billions annually, with real estate among the most exposed sectors.

March CPI rose 3.3% year over year and 0.9% month over month, as gasoline jumped 21.2% and energy rose 10.9%.

Zillow says nearly 60 firms now use Preview, adding 28 more, letting coming soon listings appear on Zillow and Trulia before MLS.

<p>Five waterside properties have been listed for sale across England and Scotland, ranging from £190,000 to £1.75m. The listings include properties in Manchester, London, Glasgow and Nottinghamshire, reflecting significant regional price variations.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire...

<p>A Birmingham-based landlord has completed an £847,500 refinance with Redwood Bank, consolidating debt across two children's care homes and a five-bedroom HMO with a combined value of £1.13 million. The transaction was approved after two other lenders declined the application due to complex suppor...

<p>Property investors are adjusting their strategies in 2026 as the UK market responds to economic pressures, regulatory changes, and evolving tenant preferences. Energy efficiency has moved from a secondary consideration to a primary investment criterion as regulatory requirements tighten.</p> <p>T...

<p>A ceasefire in the Middle East has prompted forecasts of potential mortgage rate reductions, though economists caution that any decline will be gradual. Capital Economics projects rates could fall from 5% to 4.3% by January 2027 if the truce holds.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywir...

<p>Kieran McCartney, an estate agent who appeared on The Apprentice, has criticised Rightmove's pricing structure and threatened to withdraw his business. The comments add to growing industry discontent over portal fees, with legal action seeking £1.5 billion in damages against the platform.</p> <p>...

<p>Two student accommodation agencies have announced expansions into new university markets in the East Midlands and the North of England. Sulets is launching in Loughborough while Loc8me has entered the York market as its seventh northern city.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/...

The Consumer Price Index rose 0.9 percent in March, its largest monthly gain since June 2022, as a 21.2 percent surge in gasoline prices — the biggest single-month increase in the index's history — accounted for nearly three-quarters of the monthly increase, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

The Innovative Construction Group (ICG) deal frees up capital and eliminates the risk of factory ownership for PulteGroup, while Builders FirstSource will add off-site capacity and installation scale in the Southeast