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<p>Truss is adding in-house underwriting and funding to cut turn times</p>

<p>For buyers outside the vacation segment, affordability remains a central concern</p>

<p>Developed from technology first built at Homepie, PACT is part of FSBO.com’s broader effort to digitize transactions from listing through closing</p>

<p>The UK housing market faces a critical period as the Bank of England's interest rate decisions and the Autumn Budget approach. Major lenders including HSBC and NatWest have already raised mortgage rates amid swap market volatility.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/uk-...

<p>Total locks fell 9% from July as the 30-year conforming rate ended August at 6.72% and refi demand stayed limited</p>

<p>Interim CEO says all directors except Garg oppose his return</p>

<p>Derelict properties in the South East are attracting average asking prices of £237,500, according to new data from property portal LandSale. The typical asking price for a derelict property across Britain stands at £122,500, with an average plot size of 6.26 acres.</p> <p>The post <a href="https:...

<p>Eviction disputes are increasing across the rental sector, with landlords facing mounting costs and delays as tenants challenge possession proceedings. Law firm Thackray Williams reports a sharp rise in instructions from landlords seeking vacant possession following the introduction of the Renter...

<p>Butterfield Mortgages Limited has completed a £4.5 million financing deal for the acquisition of two central London buy-to-let properties valued at £7 million. The transaction was structured through a holding company and two special purpose vehicles at 65% loan-to-value.</p> <p>The post <a href="...

<p>Shawbrook has completed a £7.5m development finance facility for a ten-unit residential scheme in Shenfield, Essex, which secured planning enhancements during construction that increased its scope and value. The Birley Grange development carried a gross development value of approximately £11.5m.<...

<p>A 50-acre mixed-use site near Hitchin, Hertfordshire, has been acquired for £1.8 million with a £1.25 million acquisition facility from MERA. The former commercial glasshouse site includes two bungalows, five acres of glasshouses, and approximately 40 acres of farmland.</p> <p>The post <a href="h...

<p>Your Move Williams Rose has acquired a 250-property landlord portfolio from Assured Property Rentals in Keynsham. The transaction marks the seventh franchise partner acquisition supported by LSL Estate Agency Franchising this year.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/you...

<p>Lettings operations have emerged as the primary value driver for estate agencies, as recurring income models attract increased interest from investors and corporate consolidators. The shift reflects a fundamental change in how property businesses are valued, with lettings portfolios now often rep...

<p>Kortas becomes executive partner while Farr takes day to day oversight of the executive team and operations </p>

<p>Filing in U.S. District Court in Denver follows claims by former manager Kenneth Brantley, who was terminated in September 2025.</p>

<p>Former Truist executive joined Huntington in 2022 and led integrations tied to Cadence and Veritex expansion</p>

<p>Horton is expected to target 82,000 to 86,000 closings, keeping discipline as rates stay elevated</p>

<p>CDC data found construction suicide rates ran 4 times the national average, as groups expand toolkits and training</p>

<p>The Property Franchise Group has posted a 7% annual increase in revenue to £43.3 million for the six months ending 30 June 2026. Pre-tax profits rose 7% to £15.5 million during the period, with franchising revenue up 8% and financial services revenue increasing 10%.</p> <p>The post <a href="https...

<p>The Property Franchise Group has reported a 7% increase in revenue to £43.3m for the first half of 2026, despite subdued property sales market conditions. The AIM-listed group, which owns estate agency brands including Belvoir and Martin &#038; Co, posted adjusted pre-tax profit of £15.5m and inc...