Council takes over rogue landlord’s properties
Durham County Council has taken charge of managing a landlord’s portfolio after slapping him with a two-year ban. Kamran Adil failed to reach minimum housing standards across his portfolio, which…
Development coming to West Lothian
A new development is coming to Kirkton North in Livingston, comprised of two to five-bedroom homes. There will be detached, semi-detached, terraced homes and cottage flats, while the plans have…
North of Glasgow sees biggest house price growth in past five years
East Dunbartonshire house prices have risen by £62,450 between November 2020 and October 2025 – putting price inflation above every other region, analysis from estate agency DJ Alexander has revealed.…
HMO landlords forced to spend big on maintaining properties
HMO landlords spend 45% of gross rental income on running costs, compared to 25% for non-HMO landlords. This includes money spent on maintenance, servicing, insurance, utilities, professional fees and regulatory…
American exodus fuels prime London demand
A growing number of US citizens are leaving the country and heading to the Prime London property market in search of more stability, broker Enness Global claimed. Some 5,000 United…
Agents warn of ‘survival year’ as costs and reform pile pressure on sector
Agents are worried about soaring costs, economic uncertainty and sweeping regulatory change in 2026, the Alto Agency Trends Report has revealed. When asked which upcoming regulations worry them most, 79%…
Rents end the year up 2% after growth rate cooled down
The cost of renting rose by 2% in December 2025, cooling from highs of 4.6% recorded in January and March 2025. Average rents across England were £1,214 per property, per…
Leaks are most common in Inverness
Leaking bathrooms, emergency plumbers and flushing issues are by far the worst in Inverness, the northernmost city in the UK, analysis from CCL Wetrooms shows. The city records the highest…
Historic Manchester site set for development
Housebuilder Eccleston Homes is building 57 homes in Greater Manchester after receiving £9.25 million of funding from Paragon Bank. The homes are being built at Willow Bank in Ramsbottom, which…
Law Society backs government’s conveyancing technology push – but wants simpler regulation
Technology can significantly streamline the conveyancing process, though reducing regulatory burdens would also make the work easier to streamline, the Law Society of England and Wales said. The government is…