Manchester City-branded residences launch on Yas Island
Ohana Development has announced the launch of Manchester City Yas Residences, a waterfront development on Yas Canal in Abu Dhabi. Sales are scheduled to commence on 1st March 2026, with…
Eviction wait times reach 16 weeks at slowest UK courts
Landlords seeking to evict tenants are facing wait times of up to 16 weeks at the slowest-performing courts in England and Wales, according to data released by specialist firm LegalforLandlords.…
Lettings director convicted of fraud receives suspended sentence
A London lettings agency director has received a 12-month suspended prison sentence after being convicted of fraudulently transferring over £105,000 from his company as it entered receivership. Ghanshyam Sarup Batra,…
Residential auction sales rise 53% in January 2026
Residential property auction sales increased by 53% in January 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, according to data from the Essential Information Group (EIG). A total of 1,462…
Landlords spend 31 hours monthly on property management
Landlords in the UK are spending an average of 31 hours per month managing their rental properties, equivalent to nearly four working days, according to new research from specialist market…
Rightmove reports 50% increase in agent valuation leads
Estate agents using Rightmove received 50% more valuation leads in January 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, according to the property portal’s director David Anderson. The increase follows…
Avamore Capital completes £626k development loan at 70% LTGDV
Avamore Capital has completed a £626,000 development loan at 70% loan-to-gross-development-value (LTGDV), according to the specialist lender. The broker-led transaction required detailed structuring to address valuation discrepancies and title restrictions…
Political uncertainty weighs on UK housing market outlook
The UK housing market faces renewed political instability as questions mount over Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s tenure, with widespread speculation that he may not remain in office beyond the end…
HMO rental income rises £5,000 annually as yields decline
Houses in multiple occupation generated average annual rental income of £33,400 in Q4 2025, up from £28,200 the previous year, according to data from specialist lender Lendlord. The analysis, based…
Property portals deploy AI tools as agent role debated
AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants are increasingly being deployed across the property sector to handle client enquiries, provide instant responses and book viewings. Lead-generation bots can now capture buyer details,…