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<p>Letting agents face operational challenges as the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment deadline of 6 April 2026 approaches. Landlords earning over £50,000 will be required to submit quarterly digital updates to HMRC, with thresholds expanding in subsequent years.</p> <p>The post <a h...

<p>Roxanne Barker of Fix My Legals has called for a voluntary industry-led charter to reform property transactions rather than waiting for government intervention. The proposal comes amid concerns that legislative reform may not materialise during the current parliamentary term, with completion time...

<p>The Society of Licensed Conveyancers has warned that rapid implementation of commonhold tenure under the Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill could expose property owners to legal and practical risks. The body questioned whether the largely untested system is ready for large-scale deploymen...

<p>A London estate agency director has challenged recent industry commentary advocating for formal business attire, arguing that professionalism in property services is not determined by clothing choices. The debate reflects ongoing discussions within the UK property sector about professional standa...

<p>Properties marketed with four or fewer photographs carry an average asking price of £200,000, compared to £280,000 for homes listed with five or more images, according to research by London-based estate agency Benham and Reeves. The analysis reveals regional variations, with the South West showin...

<p>Improved market conditions are expected to fuel the remortgage market this year, according to the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders’ Association. Gradually reducing mortgage rates mean borrowers are more likely to meet affordability criteria when remortgaging, reducing the need to use a product trans...

Zillow’s “Someday Starts Today” campaign debuts at Grammys, aiming to engage consumers at every stage of the home journey.

Reports before Davos suggested that President Trump would announce an initiative to spur homeownership by allowing individuals to withdraw funds from their 401(k) accounts to make a down payment on a home purchase without incurring a10% early withdrawal penalty.

Catalina Palms debuts in St. Lucie County. It will have luxury amenities, 1,100+ homes and a focus on active-adult buyers seeking value.

Housing industry experts are taking a more cautious view of Warsh’s term — which would begin in May if he is confirmed by the Senate — and its implications for the broader market.

The president acknowledged political and economic tension between protecting homeowners and expanding access for first-time homebuyers.

<p>By Nathan Humphreys, operations director, Horizon Management Ground rent has long been seen as a symbol of an unfair system. It is visible, emotive, and politically simple to cap. So Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s announcement of a £250 ground rent cap, effective from 2028, seems likely to land we...

<p>Developer Mansell Building Solutions has opened a Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) Centre in Oldham, enabling faster housing delivery in the area. Located at Broadway Business Park, the 45,000 sq ft site is 50% larger than Mansell’s previous facility and significantly increases its capacity t...

<p>Glasgow’s multi-let building George House has been sold for £10.65 million to London investment firm Longstock Capital and developer TIME Equities. George House is a 1970’s multi-let building, arranged over ground and five upper floors, which is currently occupied by Rathbones, Network Rail, Mitc...

<p>The vast majority (86%) of construction professionals have witnessed an accident on site that could have been prevented in the past year, research from SafeSite Facilities has revealed. This figure climbed to 95% for site safety officers, while 37% reported they had suffered an injury on site per...

Ahead of Inman Connect New York, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services CEO Hoby Hanna mused on the Compass-Anywhere merger, consolidation and why he's resolute in his fight against Clear Cooperation.

Diversity isn't a flaw in the American experiment, Darryl Davis writes. It's the founding blueprint, and real estate professionals have a role to play as doorkeepers of the American dream.

PennyMac’s Q4 2025 net income reached $106.8M as higher mortgage production offset servicing income declines from prepayments.

Broker’s request to compel NAR and MLSs to enforce their own rules denied by Florida court due to timing of motion.

Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair faces Senate opposition amid a DOJ probe into outgoing chair Jerome Powell.