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<p>The Green Party has taken control of Lewisham Council, winning 40 of 54 seats and ending decades of Labour dominance. The new administration has pledged to establish a 'Rogue Landlord Taskforce' to enforce compliance in the private rental sector.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire....

Chris Gallo, once one of the nation’s top mortgage loan officers, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud in federal court in New Jersey, according to court filings.

<p>Fine &#038; Country has opened its first office in the Isle of Man, appointing Jamie Sutton as associate to lead the agency's entry into the Crown Dependency's property market. The operation will target properties above £1 million as demand increases among internationally mobile buyers.</p> <p>Th...

<p>The Guild of Property Professionals has issued guidance to UK estate agents clarifying when identification can be requested from prospective viewers ahead of property viewings. Paul Offley, compliance officer at The Guild, stated that whilst sellers may instruct agents to verify viewer identity b...

<p>Mortgage product availability has contracted by approximately 10% since early March, with high loan-to-value options falling by 14%, according to data from Moneyfacts. The reduction particularly affects first-time buyers seeking mortgages at 90% LTV and above.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www...

<p>The Conservative Party is continuing to promote its proposal to abolish stamp duty on primary residential properties, with Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride describing the tax as "the most economically damaging tax". Party leader Kemi Badenoch first outlined the policy at the Conservative Party co...

The next wave of proptech won’t be defined by standalone tools but by strategic combinations that create end-to-end systems, Troy Palmquist writes.

Sellers who are forced to move due to a job change or life event need help making the transition to a higher mortgage rate, Clever's Luke Babich writes.

Audie Chamberlain connected Claude Cowork to his email, calendar, Slack, Clickup, Rechat and Google's Chrome Browser, then turned it into a chief of staff that outlines priorities for the day.

If you want to understand where the mortgage industry is headed, spend a few days listening to lenders at gatherings like ICE Experience, HousingWire’s The Gathering or Texas MBA’s annual convention when they are not presenting, not pitching and not on panels. Spend time in the hallways. At the boot...

Sagent unveiled Dara AI tools at Ignite. RegIQ scans for CFPB, FHA, Fannie and Freddie updates, and Ask Dara has live loan queries.

<p>Saudi Arabia has enacted foreign ownership reforms and infrastructure programmes under Vision 2030, aiming to increase real estate's GDP contribution from 7% to over 10% by 2030. Non-Saudi nationals may now purchase property in designated zones across Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province, with...

<p>Saudi Arabia has opened its real estate market to foreign freehold ownership for the first time, allowing international investors to purchase property outright in designated zones. The reforms permit non-Saudi nationals to acquire complete ownership rights in approved locations including Riyadh, ...

<p>Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative is channelling over $900 billion through the Public Investment Fund into real estate and infrastructure projects. The economic diversification strategy has positioned property development as central to reducing the Kingdom's dependence on oil revenues.</p> <p...

<p>Estate agency network Fine &#038; Country has reached 200,000 subscribers on its YouTube channel, doubling its audience within 12 months. The network's channel generated more than nine million views and 74.3 million impressions during the year to July 2026.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pr...

The integration aims to fuel more localized home search experiences powered by neighborhood, school district and demographic information.

<p>Chartwell Noble has appointed Nicholas Kendrick as a Partner Agent to expand its operations in Worcestershire's country house market. The move follows the company's 129% year-on-year growth over the past 12 months.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/company-news/chartwell-noble...

<p>Andy Burnham's housing record as Mayor of Manchester faces increased scrutiny as he emerges as a leading contender for Prime Minister. His policies include a £40 billion council housebuilding programme and stricter rental sector enforcement.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/n...

<p>Inntelo AI, the UK-based AI hospitality platform, has appointed Ali Hassan as Chief Financial Officer and Director, North America, where he will work alongside founder and CEO Asif Alidina to drive the company’s expansion across the North American market. The move marks Inntelo AI’s entry into th...

A consistent theme emerged from the latest mortgage earnings season: higher interest rates and macroeconomic volatility are dampening second-quarter expectations.