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<p>UK homeowners face the prospect of higher mortgage rates as swap rates reached their highest level in three years, driven by volatility in global bond markets and rising oil prices. The five-year swap rate climbed above 4.52% on Wednesday, marking the highest level since October 2023.</p> <p>The ...

<p>British housebuilder Crest Nicholson has issued its third profit warning since April, forecasting a £10 million operating loss for the year ending October. The company will complete fewer homes than expected amid subdued market conditions and affordability constraints.</p> <p>The post <a href="ht...

<p>Lomond has acquired Ocean Property Services Group, adding 12 branches to its network and establishing a new regional hub in Bristol. The transaction strengthens the group's presence in the South West property market.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/company-news/lomond-expand...

<p>An estimated £750 million in unclaimed tenancy deposits may be sitting dormant within England and Wales' deposit protection system, according to new analysis. The figure has emerged as the government reviews tenancy deposit protection frameworks, with calls for greater transparency similar to Sco...

<p>The general outlook for the coming months was positive, but sentiment was mixed across sectors, according to the Fed's Beige Book</p>

<p>As broker endorsements remain muted, Longbridge’s Dan Ribler explores the impact from higher rates and federal debt</p>

<p>Friedman says his REBNY claims are separate and should not be bundled into NAR-related settlement terms.</p>

<p>Lender said the layoffs were made in response to current mortgage market conditions </p>

<p>Edina Realty has grown into one of the largest real estate companies serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin</p>

<p>More than half of landlords are now more likely to request a guarantor from tenants who do not comfortably meet standard affordability checks, according to new research from LRG. The shift comes as property owners can no longer request more than one month's rent in advance under the Renters' Righ...

<p>Estate agency owners are facing mounting pressure as high street footfall continues to decline, driven by council parking policies and competition from out-of-town retail developments. Online purchases now account for 36% of all retail spend in the UK.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propert...

<p>Washoe County deeds show a 2.1% YoY gain through July 2026, while Austin is down 5.0% and Denver is down 3.4% </p>

<p>Down-payment loans and rate stipends won't move the needle on homeownership if workers don't know what they qualify for, or when to act </p>

<p>What Gen Z borrowers are telling us about the future of mortgage</p>

<p>Suit says he was fired on Sept. 9, 2025, the day he returned from FMLA leave after a June job warning.</p>

<p>The veteran-focused brokerage will remain Mortgage Nerds, while Processing Nerds stays independent and will serve brokers nationwide</p>

<p>The 18-agent brokerage operates 2 offices in Lewisburg and Chapel Hill, and will rebrand as REMAX David Jent Realty.</p>

<p>Sekisui House’s first U.S. SHAWOOD community recognized for sustainable design and resilience</p>

<p>Selective acquirers are prioritizing integration and discipline, while smaller builders face margin pressure and tighter credit</p>

<p>Compass sued in April 2025 over NWMLS rules, and analysts expect more MLSs to add pre marketing options.</p>