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<p>Average rental yields in the UK have reached 7.9%, whilst landlords now hold an average of 18 properties in their portfolios, according to new research from Fleet Mortgages covering the third quarter of 2026. The data shows yields increased by 0.4 percentage points compared to the same period in ...

<p>The MLS asks a New York federal judge to declare its policies procompetitive and antitrust compliant</p>

<p>The Federal Home Loan Banks’ Mortgage Partnership Finance® Program helps community lenders expand homeownership through liquidity, collaboration and targeted financing solutions</p>

<p>The new appraisal standard is more than a form update: Five actions can help lenders protect pipeline continuity and capture the benefits of better-structured collateral data </p>

<p>The Fed lifted the target range by 25 bps to 3.75%–4%, but mortgage rates track long-term yields, not the Fed funds rate </p>

<p>Analysis of HMRC's official software list reveals that one in three products approved for Making Tax Digital cannot yet file complete tax returns for landlords. Of 128 approved products, 44 either have tax return functionality in development or do not include it.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://...

<p>Propertymark has published a guide for letting agents on managing tenant pet requests, addressing evolving regulations across the UK. The resource covers frameworks including the Renters' Rights Act 2025 in England and the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.property...

<p>Estate agents are diversifying services, implementing AI tools and streamlining operations in response to extended transaction times and changing consumer expectations. Research from The Guild of Property Professionals shows deals are taking up to 20 weeks to complete in some cases.</p> <p>The po...

<p>The Property Franchise Group has acquired a 25% stake in conversational AI platform Enteka Ai for £900,000. The platform is currently operational across more than 210 TPFG offices and handles enquiries across multiple channels including telephone, email, SMS, WhatsApp and live chat.</p> <p>The po...

<p>Nearly half of British homeowners have taken property-related actions without informing other adults in their household, according to research published by Zoopla. The property portal's study found that 44% of homeowners have secretly browsed homes for sale or checked their current property's val...

<p>Spain's housing crisis and government response could offer insights into potential UK rental market regulation. The Spanish government has proposed measures including holiday let regulation and eviction bans, though political opposition has triggered a snap election.</p> <p>The post <a href="http...

<p>The groups cite demographic gaps between sellers and first-time buyers, warning that withheld MLS exposure can advantage older, wealthier networks</p>

<p>NBIS and MOD X will draft a framework for manufactured housing in developments of five-plus units and team up on HUD demos</p>

<p>The 2.5-day Dallas agenda centers on execution, customer value, construction velocity, and leadership judgment</p>

<p>The tool, which will be previewed at MBA Annual, links all findings to page-level evidence and allows human auditor overrides</p>

<p>Refinance volume fell 8% week over week and was 56% below the same week last year, MBA data shows</p>

<p>Eligibility now hinges on AUS findings across Fannie, Freddie, FHA, VA and USDA programs</p>

<p>The MLS says enforcement starts with a courtesy notice, then a $100 fine, with up to $500 only after a hearing</p>

<p>Households headed by someone 55 or older held close to $140 trillion in net worth as of Q2 2026</p>

<p>Three senior appointments have been announced across the UK property sector, including a 25-year veteran promoted to sales director at Romans and a former Savills executive joining UK Forbes Global Properties.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/company-news/senior-appointments-...