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Compass and MRED leaders testified Zillow threatened litigation over listing access standards, briefs due July 9 and July 13.

Mortgage spreads improved to 2.01%, keeping rates near 6.60% as total pending sales rose to 422,120 vs 396,652 last year.

Court filings show Better Mortgage agreed to a $7.185M settlement over underwriter overtime, including $357,750 for PAGA claims.

<p>A Bristol landlord has been ordered to repay £24,592 to four former tenants after a tribunal found he operated an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation and failed to address multiple property issues. The First-tier Tribunal described the case as being at the higher end of the spectrum due to se...

<p>Rental yields for buy-to-let landlords declined in Q2 2025 across six out of 10 English and Welsh regions, despite showing annual growth of 0.3% to 7.8%, according to Fleet Mortgages data.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/buy-to-let-yields-fall-quarterly-despite-annua...

<p>Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has stated that interest rate cuts remain "off the table", dampening expectations within the property sector for near-term relief on borrowing costs. The announcement comes as the property industry had anticipated potential base rate reductions in the coming...

<p>Average rents in England increased 6.5% year-on-year in June to £1,309, marking the highest annual inflation rate since August 2024. The sharp rise follows the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act, which limits landlords to one rent increase per year.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.prope...

<p>The Guild of Property Professionals has released a six-part video series designed to provide estate agents with business insights and operational guidance. The series, titled Inside the Network, is presented by The Guild's chief executive Iain McKenzie and addresses topics including brand develop...

Inman and Lofty unveil Ask Inman, Social Studio and an AI certification program for agents, with a January rollout planned.

<p>The UK housing market remains in a holding pattern as inflation and interest rate uncertainty continue to shape buyer and seller behaviour. Despite economic headwinds, transaction levels have held steady with the number of homes available for sale increasing by 14%.</p> <p>The post <a href="https...

Rocket Pro extends July Power Play with same-day conditional approvals, 12-business-day clear to close, and pricing credits through Aug. 3.

<p>FRP Real Estate Advisory has arranged a £7.9 million acquisition bridging loan with commercial lender CSBF to fund the purchase of a mixed-use property in Mayfair, London. The facility was secured for an office developer specialising in sustainable refurbishments.</p> <p>The post <a href="https:/...

<p>Five properties across England featuring kitchens with direct garden access have been listed for sale, ranging from £650,000 to £2.5 million. The properties span locations from Lincolnshire to Kent, with asking prices reflecting regional variations in the housing market.</p> <p>The post <a href="...

<p>Landlords and letting agents in England have until 1 October to update their Right to Rent procedures in line with new government guidance, with penalties of up to £20,000 per occupier for repeat non-compliance. The updated code of practice addresses digital verification systems and reinforces an...

<p>Customer relationship management systems used by estate agents are being transformed by artificial intelligence, according to software providers serving the UK property sector. The technology is being deployed to automate administrative tasks, qualify leads and reduce transaction times.</p> <p>Th...

<p>The Institute for Public Policy Research has proposed a national rent stabilisation scheme designed to limit rent increases whilst addressing supply and investment concerns. The 'double-lock' model would cap rent rises according to both wage growth and the Consumer Price Index, applying during te...

<p>Independent London estate agency The Stow Brothers will open a new office on Upper Street in Islington this summer, expanding its presence beyond its existing East London and West Essex locations. Russell Gooden has been appointed as Sales Manager to lead the new branch.</p> <p>The post <a href="...

If IDX ends, buyers may rely on portals for full inventory, large brokerages gain, and seller exposure may drop.

KBW says UWM avoids leverage risk after the Two Harbors loss, and a dividend cut could cut its debt-to-equity ratio from 3.1x to 2.2x by 2027.

<p>Restoring buyer confidence in flats is critical to revitalising the housing market, according to Hill Group CEO Andy Hill. Data shows house prices have risen 43% since 2016, whilst flat prices have increased just 10%.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/flat-market-recovery...