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Two construction businesses fall into administration
PropertyWire

<p>FK Facades and FK Construction have gone into administration after the parent company fell into financial difficulties. FK Group &#8211; which focuses on roofing, cladding, glazing and maintenance &#8211; has struggled with delays around the building safety regime, as it lost £5.9 million before ...

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Capital Gains Tax receipts fall as government policy backfires
PropertyWire

<p>The government received 8.4% less in Capital Gains Tax receipts in 2025 despite tax rises, HM Revenue and Customs data has found. The annual exemption from the tax has risen from £12,300 in 2022/23 to £3,000 in 2024/25. In the October 2024 Budget meanwhile the lower rate of Capital Gains Tax was ...

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Southwark council plans hundreds of social social homes
PropertyWire

<p>Southwark Council plans to provide 360 new council homes, more than any other local authority in England.  These new homes will be owned and managed by the council for residents on its housing waiting list. Cllr Helen Dennis, cabinet member for new homes and sustainable development, said: “At a t...

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Clarity a welcome tonic to chaotic Prime Central London
PropertyWire

<p>By Jamie Hope, managing director of sales, Maskells As had become the status quo in recent years, there were numerous challenges to overcome in the Prime Central London (PCL) property market in 2025, with uncertainty a word that is now part of our everyday life. However, periods of uncertainty ar...

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Minimum EPC rating of C by 2030 confirmed – landlords concerned
PropertyWire

<p>Landlords will have to bring their rental properties up to an Energy Performance Certificate rating of C by 2030, the Warm Homes Plan confirmed. Currently they only need to achieve an E rating to let out a property. Commercial landlords are being hit harder, as there will be a minimum EPC require...

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Details of major Enfield development unveiled
PropertyWire

<p>An application has been submitted for a redevelopment of Southbury Leisure Park in Enfield, North London. The brownfield site is set to be converted into 1,150 new homes, alongside new public open spaces, community and commercial facilities, and significant environmental improvements. The applica...

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Banning upward-only rent reviews could cut commercial investment
PropertyWire

<p>The inability to rely on upward-only rent reviews could discourage investment in commercial property, Holly Andrews, director and loans manager at redhill-based KisFinance, has warned. The government plans to ban upward only rent reviews in commercial leases, which means there will be the potenti...

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Saudi Arabia loosens foreign ownership rules
PropertyWire

<p>Saudi Arabia has opened some real estate for foreigners to live in and use some areas. Diriyah, the capital of the first Saudi state, established in 1727, is opening up its markets to foreigners. The area is expected to be home to 100,000 people and eventually welcome millions of tourists each ye...

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Don’t count on the ‘silver tsunami’ for housing inventory surge
HousingWire

Baby boomers own a historically large share of homes and are less likely to move or downsize as they age, according to a Cotality report.

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Senior home equity surges to record $14.7T
HousingWire

An estimated 2% increase in home values added about $295.4 billion in senior housing equity during the third quarter of 2025.

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Americans are moving less frequently — and staying closer to home
HousingWire

Bank of America's findings suggest that the era of a dramatic nationwide migration has faded, replaced by a quieter trend of households trading one nearby city for another due to better housing affordability.

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TikTok forms US entity, easing social media marketing concerns for mortgage pros
HousingWire

TikTok’s U.S. joint venture averts a ban, adds data safeguards and brings clarity for mortgage lenders using the app.

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California housing reform faces new test as LA Metro resists transit zoning law
HousingWire

California has become a test lab for housing reform. The state stands as an ongoing experiment-in-process for how far lawmakers will go to legalize the development of more homes and how hard local officials and neighborhood activists will fight to stop it.​​ The latest flashpoint struck on Thursday,...

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CrossCountry Mortgage hires Sam Sharp as regional EVP in Chicago
HousingWire

CrossCountry Mortgage named Sam Sharp as regional EVP in Chicago, aiming to grow its Midwest presence and originations.

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Post-holiday pending sales rebound exposes regional divides
HousingWire

Post-holiday pending home sales rebounded 25.7%, but absorption and relisting trends reveal regional divides across U.S. housing markets.

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KB Home opens new wildfire-resilient community in NorCal hills
HousingWire

KB Home’s Stone Canyon is the first in Northern California to meet IBHS wildfire resilience standards, improving safety and insurability.

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30 must-have real estate text message scripts to convert leads and close deals
HousingWire

Real estate text message scripts from help you connect with leads, nurture relationships &#038; get more deals to the closing table

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FHFA reports clean GAO audit for fiscal year 2025
HousingWire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s 2025 report shows $518.4 million in assets, a $199.2 million net position and a clean GAO audit.

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Lower mortgage rates boosting demand early in 2026
HousingWire

Mortgage rates near 6% are driving higher home sales and applications, with inventory and new listings also rising in 2026.

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Samara installs its first modular home for Altadena wildfire victims
HousingWire

Samara and Steadfast LA are donating modular ADUs to Altadena wildfire victims, with homes ready in 90–120 days after permits.

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