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<p>Romans, part of the LRG group, has appointed Jonathan Hawthorne as Sales Director following a 25-year career progression within the Thames Valley-based estate agency. The appointment comes as estate agents navigate extended transaction times and shifting market conditions.</p> <p>The post <a href...

<p>Move aims to cut manual effort, reduce operational risk, and improve transparency and audit readiness for servicers</p>

<p>Cross-sector relative value, from agency MBS to whole loans and RMBS, can persist as mandates limit capital mobility </p>

<p> A growing share of loans are non-QM as bank statement and DSCR programs expand broker options</p>

<p>The move comes as regulators and large lenders are embracing competing credit score models</p>

<p>The Greater Baltimore Committee and Enterprise will launch a Funders’ Consortium in November</p>

<p>North Dakota recorded the lowest rate at 1.4%, followed by Wisconsin (1.5%)</p>

<p>Rollout starts in December for nearly 20,000 brokers and appraisers across 6 Southeastern states</p>

<p>An agent's own claims are only part of the information AI can use to evaluate that agent</p>

<p>The UK property market experienced a slowdown in September as rising interest rate expectations dampened buyer confidence, according to the latest RICS data. New buyer enquiries fell to -22% while house price pressures intensified, with the net balance dropping to -32%.</p> <p>The post <a href="h...

<p>Nearly half of all enquiries received by estate and letting agencies arrive outside normal working hours, according to data released by proptech firm LightWork AI. Analysis of calls, emails and portal enquiries during July to September 2026 found that 43% arrived outside the 9am to 5pm Monday to ...

<p>Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has announced plans to exempt family homes from inheritance tax if her party wins the next general election. The proposals would also provide couples with an additional £1 million allowance exempt from the levy.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.c...

<p>Shawbrook has provided £3.1m in development finance to convert a former Bristol pub into a 33-bed purpose-built student accommodation scheme. The 16-month facility is funding the redevelopment of The Old Tavern in Stapleton, with the project carrying an estimated gross development value of approx...

<p>The Property Ombudsman has expelled three property businesses from its redress scheme after they failed to pay compensation awards totalling over £1,000 to consumers. The action affects Musgrove &#038; Co, Tothill Residential Surveying Ltd, and Coles Property Management.</p> <p>The post <a href="...

<p>Chestertons, Savills and Macclesfield-based Views have announced senior appointments across short lets, property management and development divisions. The moves come as firms expand operations and adapt to changing market conditions.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/company-n...

<p>A survey of 300 property professionals has found that 77% are confident that proposed homebuying reforms will deliver positive change. The poll examined industry attitudes towards upfront property information requirements and their potential impact on transactions.</p> <p>The post <a href="https:...

<p>Almost four out of ten flats in London were resold at a loss during the 12 months to August 2026, according to repeat-sales analysis from e.surv Chartered Surveyors. The data reveals concerns over leasehold, building safety and service charges are increasingly impacting flat values across Britain...

<p>Once complete, Teravalis could deliver 130,000-plus homes and 60 million sq ft of commercial space west of Phoenix</p>

<p>Hybrid eligibility is now in the high-90% range for some programs, expanding use cases ahead of Nov. 2 </p>

<p>Tough-love advice to marketers about their bloated websites </p>