147 home development kicks off in Old Trafford
Construction has started on 147 homes in Old Trafford, which will include one, two, three, and four-bedroom houses. Half of the homes will be for sale, while the other half…
Property complaints rise – PropertyWire
There was a 47% increase in complaint enquiries across the residential property sector in the past year, dispute organisation Property Redress has found. Some 4,220 enquiries were received in 2025…
John Lewis pullout highlights tax issues with build-to-rent
The decision from retailer John Lewis not to invest in build-to-rent should be seen as a sign that the government should relax taxation rules across the sector. That is according…
Rightmove reports 9% revenue growth to £425.1m in 2025
Rightmove has reported a 9% increase in revenue to £425.1m for 2025, driven by estate agents upgrading to higher-tier subscription packages and purchasing additional products, according to the property portal’s…
Dwelly raises £69m to acquire UK lettings agencies
PropTech lettings platform Dwelly has secured £69 million in funding to acquire additional letting agencies and expand its AI-powered operating platform across the UK rental market. The company’s strategy centres…
Property sale failures cost agents £392m in lost revenue
Property transactions that collapsed in England during 2024 resulted in nearly £392 million in lost revenue for estate agents, according to data released by Rightmove. The property portal’s analysis shows…
Douglas & Gordon Ltd administration period nears conclusion
Douglas & Gordon Ltd, the London estate agency that entered administration in 2023, is set to be dissolved three years after its collapse, according to Companies House records. The original…
Buyers aged 50-59 become fastest-growing UK market segment
Buyers aged 50–59 now represent the fastest-growing segment of the UK housing market, according to analysis of homemover data by Propertymark, prompting the industry body to advise estate agents to…
InterBay completes £10.8m commercial remortgage deal
InterBay, part of OSB Group, has completed a £10.8m owner-occupier remortgage covering four commercial properties in London and Kent, arranged through broker Synergy Commercial Finance. The transaction refinanced warehouse storage…
Coastal properties listed across England and Scotland
Five coastal properties have been listed for sale across England and Scotland, with prices ranging from £270,000 to £1.9 million, according to estate agents marketing the homes. In Achnamara, Argyll…