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<p>Nock Deighton has acquired rival estate agency Cobb Amos in a transaction that expands its presence across south Shropshire and Herefordshire. The deal follows a period of challenging conditions and increasing operational costs.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/nock-deig...

<p>The UK private rented sector is losing an average of 505 properties per day in 2026, representing more than three times the rate recorded in 2020. Since the start of the decade, 834,800 properties have exited the sector, representing an 18.6% reduction in rental stock nationally.</p> <p>The post ...

<p>Only 28% of homeowners 55+ expect their finances to improve soon, with financial confidence split sharply by income and gender</p>

<p>Quarterly index shows demand for renovation financing is strongest in states like Indiana, Tennessee and Georgia</p>

<p>Growth often adds staff, but more roles can increase coordination work and errors </p>

<p>With 65% of Americans owning a smart device, post-close data gaps are becoming a servicing and risk issue</p>

<p>The UK government has confirmed plans to introduce mandatory regulation of leasehold managing agents, requiring them to obtain licences and meet professional standards. The measures will also cap fees charged by freeholders for granting permissions and administrative services.</p> <p>The post <a ...

<p>Mortgage approvals for UK home purchases dropped to their lowest level in 32 months during August, as geopolitical tensions contributed to rising borrowing costs. Just 54,918 mortgages for new home purchases were approved, the lowest monthly total since December 2023.</p> <p>The post <a href="htt...

<p>NOAA projects a 75% chance El Niño peaks as the strongest since 1950, while U.S. storm losses topped $35 billion through mid-August</p>

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<p>New findings from the ServiceLink Loan Officer Report reveal how mortgage fee transparency and education can become a competitive advantage</p>

<p>Change follows lender feedback after VantageScore 4.0 was approved for eligible conventional loans earlier this month</p>

<p>Landlords across England and Wales are placing greater emphasis on tenant referencing procedures following restrictions on advance rent payments and a significant rise in County Court Judgements. Data shows nearly 1.02 million new consumer CCJs were registered in 2025, an 11.6% annual increase.</...

<p>Estate agency software provider Veco has highlighted the importance of robust systems and processes for agencies considering growth or eventual sale, pointing to compliance records and operational dependencies as key areas of buyer scrutiny during due diligence.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://w...

<p>Prime Minister Andy Burnham has outlined housing policy measures at the Labour Party Conference, including reforms to first-time buyer schemes, leasehold legislation, and new powers for councils to address empty and substandard properties.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/new...

<p>Court cites 35%-40% referral fees and claims of 60% audience share in denying Zillow’s motion to dismiss</p>

<p>Specialist lender Glenhawk has provided a £1.9 million regulated bridging loan secured against a converted barn in Watford, allowing the borrower additional time to market the property. The facility was arranged at 66% loan-to-value and refinanced both a first and second charge on the residential...

<p>StreamBank has provided a £1.5 million bridging loan to fund an experienced property investor's acquisition of a £3 million shopping centre in Peterlee, County Durham. The 12-month facility was secured against a residential property in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, enabling the borrower to bridge a fund...

<p>A specialist lender has provided £822,000 in developer exit finance for a residential scheme in Sydenham, South East London. The 12-month loan at 70% LTV is secured against two unsold flats in an eight-unit development.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/developer-secur...

<p>The ruling targets NYC enforcement; a separate Suffolk County litigation by wealthy Florida residents challenges a New York State law authorizing the surcharge</p>