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<p>The Law Society of England and Wales has called for increased court funding as private landlord repossessions rise 3% year-on-year. The request comes ahead of the planned abolition of Section 21 evictions in England on 1 May 2026, which is expected to increase contested possession claims.</p> <p>...

<p>Shares in major property companies declined last week as part of a broader market sell-off driven by investor concerns about artificial intelligence's potential impact on service-led industries. Savills fell 7.5% while International Workplace Group dropped 9% in London trading.</p> <p>The post <a...

<p>Property portal Zoopla has secured a three-year contract renewal with Persimmon Homes, following a 46% increase in new home buyer leads during the second half of 2025. The housebuilder will continue listing all developments and using Zoopla's advertising products.</p> <p>The post <a href="https:/...

<p>Nine out of ten home sellers would be prepared to pay approximately £300 for upfront property information and legally binding offers if it accelerated the sales process, according to research by conveyancing firm LRG. The survey of 221 buyers and sellers found that nearly half of respondents had ...

<p>Wandsworth Council has initiated enforcement action against landlords letting properties that fail to meet minimum energy efficiency standards, with approximately 550 properties in the borough estimated to be non-compliant. The council has issued five financial penalties to date, with fines reach...

Mike Fawaz said he is departing Rocket Pro after roughly 15 years with the company and plans to announce his next steps in March, he said Monday.

Retirement savings represent about one-quarter of financial assets for the typical working adult, while home equity accounts for one-third.

Michelle Bowman used a major industry forum to argue that Basel capital rules have helped to drive mortgage lending and servicing away from banks — and that it’s time to reconsider that approach.

<p>The number of buy-to-let companies registered in the UK reached 443,272 by the end of 2025, representing a near five-fold increase since 2016. New company formations rose 8% year-on-year, with more than three-quarters of new buy-to-let purchases now made through limited companies as landlords see...

Converging forces reshape the industry The real estate market is experiencing a once-in-a-generation disruption, driven by forces that are fundamentally reshaping the role of agents and brokers. Semi-private deal networks, a growing class of small investors, legal and regulatory shifts, and intensif...

Why the next mortgage boom won’t lift all lenders equally. Execution, communication, and borrower trust — not rates — will decide who wins the next cycle.

Most buyers are conditioned to believe: wait for interest rates to fall and homes will finally be affordable again. It sounds logical; that lower rates should mean lower monthly payments and that is affordability, right?

<p>Leumi UK has provided £26.3 million in financing to support Magnetar's acquisition of two retail properties in northern England. The financing comprises an £18.4 million loan for Kingsgate Shopping Centre in Huddersfield and a £7.9 million facility for Stanley Square in Sale.</p> <p>The post <a h...

<p>Cynergy Bank has provided a £30.9m funding package to Samko Holdings, a hotel operator with four sites across London, to support portfolio expansion and property investment. The facility will enable the company to invest in its existing estate, add hotel rooms, and pursue site acquisitions.</p> <...

Services include buyer-facing intake to securely collect required information, completion and submission of reports.

Kristin Sprague remains among the most recognized agents in the St. Louis market with nearly $11 million in annual closed sales volume.

Like it or not, for consumers in today’s market for a newly built home – especially younger, more price- and interest-rate sensitive ones – a home builder is a homebuilder is a homebuilder. Product, price, and location may reveal nuanced differences, and offer a finite toolbox of motivators – i.e. i...

<p>Abbie Greisman and Robert Upton have acquired the Crouch End branch of Winkworth, bringing a combined 50 years of property industry experience to the north London franchise. The pair opted for the franchise model rather than establishing an independent agency.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www...

<p>London Mayor Sadiq Khan is in dispute with property developers over the timeline for implementing new housebuilding measures. The final proposals are not expected until next month, with changes not taking effect until June, despite the capital's new-build sector contracting by 84% over the past d...

<p>London letting agents are privately expressing concerns about commission restructuring following the Renters' Rights Act, which mandates periodic tenancies and eliminates fixed renewal dates. Agencies may need to double initial fees to compensate for lost renewal income.</p> <p>The post <a href="...