Multi-stage bridge finances £23m City office portfolio
Real estate finance specialist SHC Capital has arranged a multi-stage bridging loan to fund the acquisition and refurbishment of four office freeholds in the City of London, in a transaction…
Over half of UK business leaders fear becoming obsolete in a rapidly evolving business world
More than two thirds of senior decision-makers within UK businesses experience work-related stress on a weekly basis, with concerns about remaining relevant and competent commonplace, according to new research by…
Avamore Capital provides £1.49m for office conversion
Avamore Capital has provided a £1.49m refurbishment loan for the conversion of office space into four residential flats, working with a repeat borrower on a leasehold development project. The facility…
UK homes under £500k attract strong viewer interest
Data from Rightmove reveals the most-viewed residential properties priced under £500,000 during March 2026, with listings spanning London, Glasgow, Cambridge, and Bristol attracting significant attention from prospective buyers. The five…
AI-powered block management platform targets UK agents
Inox, an artificial intelligence-powered software platform for UK block management, has launched with the aim of replacing traditional systems used by managing agents and residential leasehold property managers. The platform…
NRLA calls on government intervention to curb rising buy-to-let costs
The National Residential Landlords Association has warned ministers to curb the growing cost of being a landlord – or risk the rental market becoming even more expensive for tenants. Amidst…
Rates revaluation prioritises “placation, not progress”
Chris Grose, rating director at property consultancy Hartnell Taylor Cook The problem with business rates The theory behind the rates system is simple, but until it functions simply in reality,…
Lenders becoming more selective about buy-to-let
We are going through a period of caution in the buy-to-let market, where lenders are more selective and landlords are no longer expanding by default. That is according to Alex…
Shared ownership buyers face hidden financial risks
Buyers entering shared ownership schemes face financial risks they often fail to understand, according to a report from the National Audit Office (NAO). The independent watchdog has warned that shared…
CMA investigates major firms over fake reviews
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched investigations into several major companies over allegations of fake and misleading customer reviews, raising concerns across the estate agency sector about potential…