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<p>More than 400,000 British households have collectively earned almost £100 million over the past year by exporting surplus solar electricity to the grid through Octopus Energy's export tariff schemes. According to data released by the energy supplier, customers received an average payment of £244 ...

<p>HM Land Registry and Ordnance Survey have signed a three-year partnership to improve data connectivity across England and Wales' £9 trillion property market. The collaboration supports government targets to deliver 1.5 million new homes while reducing transaction friction.</p> <p>The post <a href...

<p>The UK property market recorded an 11% weekly decline in sales agreed during the week ending 9 August 2026, with 21,800 homes sold subject to contract. The sharp drop follows two consecutive weeks of stronger-than-expected activity that had bucked normal seasonal trends.</p> <p>The post <a href="...

<p>UK house price growth remained subdued in June and July 2026, with major indices reporting annual increases between 0.6% and 2.2% as economic uncertainty and higher mortgage rates dampened buyer activity. Significant regional disparities persist, with Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland leading ...

<p>Buy-to-let investors negotiated larger discounts on property purchases in July, with 56% of offers coming in at least 10% below asking prices. Acceptance rates for these lower offers increased to 27% compared to 18% a year earlier.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/buy-to...

<p>Asking prices are forecast to fall by up to 2% this year, according to revised predictions from Rightmove, despite a brief uplift following the change in Prime Minister. The property portal had previously forecast that asking prices would increase by 2% in 2026.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://w...

Cavco and Champion say chassis removal is a design and zoning catalyst, with HUD rulemaking likely taking 1 year or more.

As an M&#038;A wave hits the broader mortgage space, today’s deal activity in the reverse mortgage sector is less about splashy headlines and more about structural pressure building across the industry, according to Michael K. McCully, a partner at New View Advisors.

Mortgage AI can improve reporting and reduce tedious back-office work, but it will not fix broken processes. The lenders best positioned are those with stable operations, consistent client experience and a focus on pull-through that protects referral relationships.

UWM is piloting VantageScore 4.0 for brokers as an additional credit score option. The lender says some borrowers can meet its 620 minimum and, in select cases, reduce LLPAs and cash to close, including savings above $4,000.

<p>MERA Investment Management has completed a £1,627,500 development exit facility for a developer refinancing a three-bedroom house and commercial unit in Dalston, East London. The transaction was completed in four weeks with 75% LTV on residential and 70% on commercial elements.</p> <p>The post <a...

<p>More than 400,000 British households have collectively earned almost £100 million over the past year by exporting surplus solar electricity to the grid through Octopus Energy's export tariff schemes. According to data released by the energy supplier, customers received an average payment of £244 ...

<p>The UK property market recorded an 11% weekly decline in sales agreed during the week ending 9 August 2026, with 21,800 homes sold subject to contract. The sharp drop follows two consecutive weeks of stronger-than-expected activity that had bucked normal seasonal trends.</p> <p>The post <a href="...

Fathom’s 10-Q flagged going concern doubt and internal control weaknesses, and described remediation steps after leadership changes.

<p>Led by Bob Marseilles, the new TPO channel offers conventional, government, jumbo and specialty products</p>

<p>Estate agencies in the UK may need to allocate approximately £45,000 annually for a dedicated compliance officer to meet anti-money laundering obligations, according to analysis by property technology firm Coadjute. The estimate follows HMRC's updated AML guidance requiring risk-based approaches ...

<p>The government has announced planning reforms that will fast-track approval for thousands of new homes near public transport stations across England. Industry bodies have welcomed improved transport access but warned against creating fragmented developments.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.p...

<p>The Home Builders Federation has renewed calls for the government to reintroduce the Help to Buy Equity Loan Scheme, citing record-low planning approvals and suppressed demand in the new-build market. The scheme, which operated between 2013 and 2022, generated a £1.24 billion return for the Treas...

<p>e4 Strategic has joined the Project 28 Charter, an industry initiative targeting a 28-day timeline between sale agreed and exchange. The proptech provider's VERSA platform supports digital workflows and secure communication between lenders, conveyancers and estate agents.</p> <p>The post <a href=...

<p>Tyler will remain actively engaged with First American through the end of 2026</p>