Rightmove shares drop 10% amid fee dispute with agents
Rightmove’s share price has declined 10% over the past week as the property portal faces criticism from estate agents over proposed fee increases of up to 18% for 2025. The…
UK landlords face April deadline for digital tax reporting
HMRC has issued a reminder to 864,000 landlords and sole traders that new digital tax reporting requirements will take effect in April 2026, with property owners earning rental income above…
UK average house price crosses £300,000 threshold
The average UK house price reached £300,077 in January, marking the first time the threshold has been exceeded, according to data from Halifax. The figure represents a 0.7% monthly increase…
Lender completes £4m bridge on Surrey mixed-use sites
Mortimer Street Capital has arranged a £3.995m bridging facility for a developer, secured against property assets in Surrey valued at £6.7m, in partnership with Recognise Bank. The loan was structured…
Finance firm completes £1.2m cross-border refinance deal
Arc & Co. has completed a £1.2 million refinance for a buy-to-let portfolio of five residential apartments involving complex corporate structures and international ownership, the firm has announced. The portfolio…
Rate cut expectations fade amid mixed economic signals
Tom Bill is head of UK residential research at Knight Frank Borrowing costs have risen in recent weeks for reasons that include stronger-than-expected UK economic data, tempering the outlook for…
Green Party proposes devolved rent control powers for mayors
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has proposed granting mayors powers to introduce rent controls in their regions, citing pressure on tenants from rising rental costs during an appearance on BBC’s…
UK house prices rise 1% annually as affordability improves
UK house prices increased by 1.0% annually in January 2026, up from 0.6% in December, according to Nationwide Building Society’s latest House Price Index. Monthly prices rose 0.3% after seasonal…
Landlord ordered to pay £35,000 for illegal eviction
A landlord has been ordered to pay more than £35,000 after illegally evicting a tenant and changing the locks while she was on holiday with her three children. The tenant,…
UK property conveyancing now takes 12-18 weeks, says law firm
Property transactions in the UK are taking significantly longer to complete than the traditional 10-12 week benchmark, with freehold sales now routinely requiring 12-16 weeks and leasehold transactions extending to…