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<p>UK inflation fell to 2.8% in April from 3.3% in March, prompting major lenders to reduce mortgage rates as market expectations grow for Bank of England rate cuts. Economists warn the decline may prove temporary due to rising oil prices and expected energy cost increases.</p> <p>The post <a href="...

<p>Property technology firm Goodlord has announced Reposit as its sole partner for deposit replacement products, as the rental sector continues to adopt alternatives to traditional cash deposits. Under the agreement, Reposit will be the only integrated tenancy security solution on the Goodlord platf...

<p>A property investor has secured £1,462,500 in bridging finance from SDKA to purchase a three-bedroom apartment in St John's Wood, using the loan term to pursue a Section 42 lease extension. The strategy aims to reduce ground rent and expand refinancing options with buy-to-let lenders.</p> <p>The ...

<p>Estate agents in the UK show limited attendance at industry conferences despite professional development opportunities. Three primary barriers emerge: perceived relevance of speakers, time constraints, and cost considerations, with ticket prices ranging from free to approximately £500.</p> <p>The...

<p>Shawbrook Bank has completed a £2.98 million development exit loan for a nine-unit residential scheme in Wimbledon, with the transaction finalised in two and a half weeks from initial application. The development consisted of nine units comprising three flats and two mews houses.</p> <p>The post ...

The Bay Area has always been resilient. Now, it’s accelerating again, Brett Jennings writes. The question for real estate pros is how to show up.

Redfin reported contract cancellations declined 0.1 percent in April to 47,000 — the lowest level since September 2024.

The performance of the National Association of Realtors in past decades is what stewardship failure looks like at industry scale, Amit Kulkarni writes.

April housing starts ran at 1.465 million SAAR and single-family fell to 930,000 as completed new homes for sale held at 121,000.

Markets pushed the 10-year yield up from 4.53% to 4.58% after Christopher Waller warned supply disruptions may continue.

A LeadingRE affiliate, Portside Real Estate Group reported $1.33 billion in 2025 volume across 2,090 transaction sides.

<p>First-time buyer demand fell 4% nationally in April, but West Oxfordshire saw demand surge 45% year-on-year. Regional markets are defying the national trend despite average monthly mortgage payments rising to £998.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/first-time-buyer-hotspo...

<p>The Government has outlined new measures aimed at preventing a repeat of the Grenfell Tower disaster, including reforms to the building control sector and restrictions on engagement with companies implicated in the tragedy. The announcement follows plans to introduce a Remediation Bill designed t...

<p>The National Residential Landlords Association has announced it will merge with The Lettings Industry Council, creating a unified body to represent landlords and letting agents across England and Wales. The merger comes weeks after the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act.</p> <p>The post <a h...

Vermont&#8217;s legislature took two steps Wednesday to make factory-built homes easier to buy and keep affordable, advancing bills that now head to a Senate floor vote and the governor&#8217;s desk. Two Senate committees approved H.757, which passed the House in March. The bill expands protections ...

<p>The Competition Appeal Tribunal has set a hearing date for 2nd and 3rd November 2026 in a £1.5 billion legal action against Rightmove. The collective proceedings claim alleges the property portal abused its dominant market position by charging excessive fees to estate agents.</p> <p>The post <a h...

Mortgage vendors are entering a new phase of consolidation as they respond to rising regulatory and cybersecurity pressures, according to a white paper released this week by investment banking firm Houlihan Lokey.

Brokerage mergers can increase ad and recruiting spend, pressuring agents who rely on company leads and brand recognition.

SERHANT. adds Lucky To Live Here Realty, bringing $1 billion-plus career volume and $59 million in the past 12 months.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could finalize changes to its Regulation X servicing rules while creating a regulatory pathway for streamlined GSE refinances by the end of this year.