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<p>The annual salary required to secure an average rental property in London has reached £74,520, according to new data from Propertymark. The increase follows a 4.2% month-on-month rise in average rents across the capital, climbing from £2,385 to £2,484.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propert...

<p>Stoke-on-Trent City Council has announced comprehensive regulatory measures targeting houses in multiple occupation, introducing ward-level caps and planning restrictions. The council has implemented an Article 4 Direction removing permitted development rights for converting family homes into HMO...

As the US approaches its 250th anniversary, the column argues housing is central to economic opportunity, citing 12 million renters paying over 50% of income on rent and utilities. It highlights the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and urges funding for home repair and starter home financing program...

A leadership reflection on how pressure can flip internal dialogue without any external change. A quiet long run becomes a framework for noticing self-talk and resetting it by pausing and paying attention.

FirstHome IQ research shows 50% of buyers trust AI as much or more than humans for personalized plans, while NextGen borrowers report widespread distrust of housing professionals. The opportunity is using AI to create safety, then hand off to a human when decisions get real.

ENRG Realty now offers agents nationwide medical, dental, and vision plans, with no waiting periods or annual enrollment windows.

Unison closed its UNSN 2026-2 HEI securitization backed by $235M in assets, its 8th deal, with a DBRS rating.

Midwest markets are becoming primary destinations for buyers seeking stronger purchasing power and a more realistic path to homeownership.

<p>House Hunt, a student lettings agency based in Selly Oak, Birmingham, has implemented Alto's property management CRM system to replace manual processes and fragmented data management. The agency manages over 1,000 properties, with around 300 currently under management.</p> <p>The post <a href="ht...

<p>A three-bedroom semi-detached house in Andover, Hampshire, has been purchased for £255,000 using bridging finance at 80% loan-to-value. The property investor acquired the house which required substantial refurbishment work that precluded conventional buy-to-let mortgage financing.</p> <p>The post...

<p>Askporter and PropCall have formed a partnership to integrate automated triage systems with 24-hour human call handling for housing providers and facilities management organisations. The arrangement combines AI-powered categorisation of enquiries with human agents who can authorise emergency repa...

<p>Mortgage fraud has increased across all reported categories in the first half of 2026, according to data from fraud prevention service Cifas. The figures show mortgage application identity fraud rose by 36% compared with the same period in 2025.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.c...

Following a strong second-quarter earnings report, analysts at Keefe, Bruyette &#038; Woods released a positive forecast for Ellington Financial and its reverse mortgage subsidiary, Longbridge Financial.

Douglas Elliman reported improved financial results during the second quarter of 2026 compared to a year ago as the company looks toward the future of the real estate industry.

Realty of America adds Charles Boyett and Allison Watkins as anchor partners to expand into North and South Carolina.

Alliance that closes Aug. 10 moves most TPO GO wholesale staff to Stockton, with no stock or asset sale involved.

ICE says homeowner equity reached $18T in Q2, July prices rose 1.5%, and delinquencies increased to 3.55% in June.

TPG Mortgage Investment Trust Inc. agreed to acquire Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp. in a cash-and-stock deal that values Cherry Hill at about $117.5 million and will create a $9 billion residential mortgage REIT platform.

<p>Property valuation platform ValPal has introduced a feature allowing homeowners to share their own price expectations alongside online valuation enquiries, giving estate agents advance insight into seller expectations before market appraisals.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com...

<p>Bellway has introduced updated branding to mark its 80th year in operation, with the refreshed identity now being rolled out across its digital platforms and development sites. The new branding will appear on several North East developments this month.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propert...