Foxtons demands £200 check-out fee banned since 2019
Foxtons has been accused of attempting to charge a tenant a check-out fee nearly six years after such charges were prohibited under the Tenant Fees Act 2019. Tenant Rob Crossan…
Housing minister says 1.5m homes plan will impact prices
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook has stated that the Labour government’s plan to build 1.5 million new homes by 2029 will affect property prices, telling MPs that the “best scenario” would…
TAB completes £5.85m bridging loan with 24-month term
Specialist lender TAB has provided a £5.85 million bridging loan to a borrower through intermediary Abbey Capital, with completion achieved within a short timeframe from initial agreement. The 24-month facility…
Estate agency opens third South Wales branch
Daniel Matthew Estate Agents has opened a new branch in Port Talbot, expanding its South Wales network to three offices alongside existing locations in Bridgend and Barry. The agency, founded…
Landlord petition gains 10,000 signatures on eviction delays
A petition calling for expedited court processes for landlord evictions has gathered more than 10,000 signatures in just over two weeks, triggering a mandatory government response. The petition, posted on…
Bridging lender completes £5.2m multi-city portfolio deal
MS Lending Group has provided a £5.2 million bridging loan to a corporate borrower for the acquisition of multi-unit residential properties across three UK cities. The 12-month facility is secured…
London Square founder receives industry recognition
Adam Lawrence, founder of London Square, has received the RDAS Golden Brick award from the Residential Development Agents Society (RDAS), which recognises contributions to the residential development sector. The RDAS,…
Hamptons returns to television with national campaign
Estate agency Hamptons has launched a television advertising campaign across its 85-branch network, marking its third return to TV advertising. The campaign, titled The Right Pair of Shoes, features narration…
Bradley Hall opens dedicated auctions office in Newcastle
Bradley Hall has opened a dedicated office for its auctions division in Newcastle city centre, less than a year after launching the service in April 2023. The estate agency, which…
Blackpool licensing scheme prompts landlord exit concerns
Blackpool Council’s new selective licensing scheme has prompted warnings from landlords about potential property sales, as the £772 per property fee creates financial pressure on smaller operators in the private…