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<p>A specialist mortgage lender has completed a buy-to-let transaction for a Glasgow flat situated above commercial premises, after the application was initially declined under standard lending criteria. The one-bedroom property generates a yield of 7.9%.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propert...

<p>Norton Home Loans has approved a £218,000 remortgage on a non-standard construction property in Southampton after three mainstream lenders declined the application. The case highlights ongoing challenges in securing finance for properties built with alternative construction methods.</p> <p>The po...

<p>Aspen has provided a £4.1 million bridge-to-let loan for a residential development in Leatherhead, Surrey, with the completed property expected to reach a gross development value exceeding £10 million. The lender structured the facility with staged drawdowns and a transition to buy-to-let financi...

<p>Edinburgh Council has suspended its 300% council tax premium on second homes just eight days after implementation, following feedback from affected property owners. Approximately 1,440 second homeowners in the city were affected by the increase before the policy was reversed pending review.</p> <...

<p>First-time buyers in England have paid an average of £4,618 more in stamp duty over the past 12 months following the end of temporary relief measures. The government has collected an additional £307 million since the threshold was reduced from £425,000 to £300,000 in April 2025.</p> <p>The post <...

Many real estate agents tell Intel that newly announced partnerships to plug "coming soon" listings won't change how they do business.

Find out how the war in Iran, fuel shortages and other international uncertainty will affect the spring real estate market.

In this episode, Rob Chrane, CEO of Down Payment Resource, and Mosi Gatling, New American Funding, break down why buyers are missing an average of $18,000 and how agents are often the reason.

A viral reality TV moment, new LinkedIn data and Facebook engagement insights all show how conversation is driving reach more than content alone.

A decade of housing data reveals a key pattern. The signals shaping the 2026 market are already emerging. Here's what to watch.

Guild’s Jim Cory says Bayview’s acquisition was not disruptive as reverse lending expands beyond HECM into proprietary products.

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Mortgage servicers and their partners need dashboards for speed and transparency. Interactive dashboards are a practical application of business intelligence (BI) technology, designed to make data accessible and actionable for day-to-day decisions. Microsoft Power BI and similar platforms allow use...

Crypto-backed mortgages are emerging as an alternative for Bitcoin-rich buyers, but regulation and underwriting rules still constrain growth.

<p>The buy-to-let sector is undergoing a fundamental shift as regulatory pressures and rising operating standards drive out casual investors, according to Accord Mortgages. The changes are creating opportunities for professional landlords willing to adopt business-focused strategies and invest in pr...

<p>Estate agents are facing calls for tighter regulation over the use of 'For Sale' and 'To Let' boards, with concerns that some firms are leaving signage in place long after properties have been sold or withdrawn from the market. Industry figures argue that outdated boards are being used primarily ...

<p>Knight Frank has introduced an affiliate estate agency model allowing self-employed agents to operate under its brand while maintaining independent businesses. The structure aims to expand residential sales coverage beyond current high street locations without establishing new physical offices.</...

<p>Landlords are facing fines exceeding £5,000 after councils reject House in Multiple Occupation licence applications due to administrative errors, according to property licensing specialists. Local authorities are reportedly penalising landlords for selecting incorrect options on application forms...

More than 60 percent of major U.S. housing markets are shifting toward buyers, as Realtor.com’s new Market Clock highlights a growing divide between regions and evolving local conditions.

The hedge fund Third Point was one of two major players that was strongly critical of CoStar’s attempt to compete with three leading residential real estate portals