No-fault evictions surge 65% ahead of May ban deadline
Section 21 no-fault evictions have increased by 65% in recent months as landlords accelerate proceedings ahead of the 1 May deadline when the practice will be prohibited, according to data…
Court grants appeal on leasehold reforms legal challenge
The UK government’s leasehold reform programme faces potential delays after the Court of Appeal granted permission for landowners to challenge the legislation underpinning the changes. The appeal centres on the…
RICS opens consultation on party wall guidance update
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has opened an eight-week consultation on the draft 8th edition of its Party Wall Legislation and Procedure guidance, seeking input from surveyors, legal…
Digital ID systems could reduce homebuyer compliance checks
Homebuyers in the UK complete compliance checks an average of 5.4 times during a single property transaction, according to data from Credas Technologies, a digital identity verification provider. The repetition…
HomeLet integrates Vision+ with Street.co.uk platform
HomeLet & Let Alliance has launched an integration between its Vision+ Tenancy Management platform and Street.co.uk, aimed at reducing administrative workload for letting agents. The integration enables agents to share…
Wales Green Party proposes rent controls in manifesto
The Wales Green Party has announced plans to introduce rent controls in Wales as part of its manifesto for the upcoming Senedd election, proposing a one-year rent freeze followed by…
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea developments drive Jeddah property demand
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coastline is attracting increased attention from international property investors, with Jeddah emerging as the primary access point for residential investment in the region. The city’s established…
Dubai distressed property market attracts bargain hunters
Investors seeking below-market property opportunities in Dubai are increasingly turning to distressed sales, where sellers under financial or time pressure offer discounts of 5-15% to secure rapid transactions, according to…
Oxford estate agency enters liquidation with £60k debts
Wallers Estate Agents Limited has ceased trading and entered liquidation, leaving approximately £60,000 in outstanding debts to creditors, according to documents filed at Companies House. The family-run agency, established in…
Property software firms update platforms for Renters’ Rights Act
Technology providers are updating property management software to help letting agents comply with the Renters’ Rights Act, which introduces changes to tenancy structures, rent reviews and tenant engagement across the…