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LPT Aperture Holdings acquired Speculo, whose Remi tool works inside databases, serving 300 plus organizations and millions of conversations.

NEXA Lending is developing an MSR-linked income initiative for eligible originators, with rollout expected as early as July 2026.

HomeServices of America launches Maestro, an AI-backed platform that unifies CRM, marketing and transaction tools to streamline workflows for its agents.

Two Harbors ends its UWM merger and agreed to a $10.80 per share all-cash sale to CrossCountry, who will pay a $25.4 million termination fee.

<p>Britain's private rental sector has lost almost 850,000 properties over the past decade, with 181,000 sold in 2025 alone. Despite this, rental supply has reached a seven-year high in 2026, driven primarily by build-to-rent developments rather than traditional landlord stock.</p> <p>The post <a hr...

<p>The Dispute Service has announced a change in leadership as chief executive Steve Harriott retires after 16 years. Jacqueline Starr will succeed him at the end of 2026, taking over as the private rented sector adjusts to recent regulatory changes.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire...

<p>Tenant advocacy groups disrupted the 100th National Landlord Investment Show in London, demanding rent controls. The incident highlighted ongoing divisions between landlords and housing campaigners over rental market policy.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/protest-disru...

The Senate confirmed U.S. District Attorney Jay Clayton on Tuesday to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, formally ending Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte’s brief stint as acting intelligence chief.

New Silver Lending LLC has acquired Mayflower Venture Partners, expanding in New England’s fix-and-flip and construction lending markets.

Holiday Builders sale to Stanley Martin closed July 29, 2026. The deal highlights how buyers are prioritizing scalable operating platforms, disciplined land strategy, leadership and strategic fit over raw production volume.

Southwest Florida metros saw the steepest drops in 2025, led by Punta Gorda at -11.93%, as insurance and inventory weigh on demand

New appointments include chief operating officer, chief marketing officer and head of global alliances and partnerships.

Washington state is banning noncompetes effective June 30, 2027, and requires written notice to void existing clauses by Oct. 1, 2027.

BuildersUpdate.com has rolled out a “pay upon performance” model that shifts new-home marketing costs from upfront spend to a flat fee due only when a sale closes, aiming squarely at builders’ growing concern over wasted lead-gen dollars in a choppy demand and rate environment. Announced March 26, 2...

<p>Recent inheritance tax changes have triggered a wave of estate agency sales, with family-owned businesses facing new tax liabilities when passing to the next generation. Industry observers report accelerated consolidation in the sector since the legislation was announced.</p> <p>The post <a href=...

<p>The implementation of the Renters' Rights Act is raising concerns among landlords and letting agents about unintended consequences including increased costs and court delays. The private rented sector decreased by 5.1% in 2025, losing £48 billion in value as landlords exited the market.</p> <p>Th...

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<p>Teachers, nurses and bus drivers are struggling to rent 1-bed apartments in London, campaign group Generation Rent warned. As many as nine types of key worker would fail letting agent affordability checks for the average 1-bed home in every London borough, with average London wages worth less tha...

<p>Buyers entering shared ownership schemes face financial risks they often fail to understand, according to a report from the National Audit Office. The independent watchdog warns that the complex part-buy, part-rent model exposes customers to unexpected costs, particularly around service charges a...

<p>Estate agents are being advised to focus on four specific types of Google Ads to maximise their digital marketing effectiveness, according to industry guidance on paid advertising campaigns. With Google Ads holding nearly 30% of the pay-per-click advertising market, the platform offers multiple a...