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Zillow alleged a group boycott by MRED and Compass, while defendants argued Zillow’s harm is self-inflicted and nonmonopolistic.

Multifamily market resilience makes it an attractive investment for those seeking long-term income and diversification, Michael Zaransky writes.

<p>A former chief executive of Battersea Power Station Development Company has filed legal action against the owners of the London scheme following his dismissal in May last year. Don O'Sullivan alleges he was dismissed after raising concerns about financial reporting within the business.</p> <p>The...

<p>The UK property market began 2026 with 74 new prospective buyers per branch and sustained interest, though 29% of adults reported difficulty covering housing costs. The lettings sector recorded 3.87 new instructions per branch with seven applicants competing for each available property.</p> <p>Th...

<p>London councils collected approximately one-third of fines issued to private landlords for housing offences during 2023/24 and 2024/25. The 32 boroughs issued nearly £8.7 million in civil penalties but recovered just under £3 million, according to data from the National Residential Landlords Asso...

<p>A UK proptech firm has launched an AI-powered platform to help landlords manage legal compliance ahead of the Renters' Rights Act implementation in May. The system, trained on over 100,000 legal documents, generates and reviews tenancy agreements with claimed 99.7% accuracy.</p> <p>The post <a hr...

<p>The National Landlord Investment Show will take place on 24 March at Old Billingsgate in London, featuring over 50 speakers addressing regulatory changes including the Renters' Rights Act and Making Tax Digital requirements. The free event targets landlords, property investors and developers faci...

Despite higher oil prices and mortgage rates and no indication that Iran war is ending, existing home sales posted another positive week.

Rocket Companies is offering voluntary separation packages to some employees as part of its consolidation following last year’s acquisitions of Mr. Cooper Group and Redfin.

In a slower market, sellers may resist CMAs, so agents can lead with questions, forecast outcomes by price, and decline unrealistic pricing.

<p>Greenwich Council has launched a coordinated enforcement operation targeting unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation and anti-social behaviour in Plumstead. Officers conducted interventions at more than 120 properties following an increase in resident complaints about noise nuisance, littering a...

<p>Henry Adams, an independent estate agency operating across southern England, has reached its 200th year of continuous operation. The firm employs 175 staff across 16 offices and reports an annual property sales pipeline valued at approximately £500 million.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pr...

<p>Fine &#038; Country has expanded its Nottingham operation to include a lettings and property management division after more than a decade focused on property sales. The firm has appointed Craig Pearce, who brings 28 years of industry experience, to lead the new division targeting the upper quarti...

<p>Swap rates have increased since the start of the Iran conflict, which in the long-term results in higher mortgage rates. Since the start of the war the average daily 1 year swap rate rose by 0.26%, while the average daily 5 year swap rate increased by 0.22%, analysis from specialist lender Octane...

<p>First-time buyers using a Lifetime ISA are mostly buying in Bristol, Belfast and Sheffield, according to data from 2025 from wealth management platform Moneybox. First-time buyers benefitted from an average government bonus of £2,594. The biggest year-on-year uplift is Nottingham, signalling that...

<p>The proportion of UK landlords owning one or two properties has fallen from 57% to 50% over the past year, while those with larger portfolios have increased, according to new data from The Deposit Protection Service.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk-landlord-portfolio...

Stockton Mortgage has appointed Christy Soukhamneut as chief strategy and innovation officer to lead operational transformation.

The OCC, FDIC and NCUA reminded lenders to manage credit risk for borrowers without work authorization under existing rules.

<p>Contractor and developer Groupe Legendre has launched a branch in Guernsey. The company is currently based in Rennes, London and Jersey, while the target is for 20% of turnover coming from outside of France by 2030. Luc Richard, director of Groupe Legendre&#8217;s Jersey office, said: “Opening an...

Policy often predicts how mortgage rules will change, so advocacy helps lenders plan early, adjust operations, and inform lawmakers