LSL reports 18% operating margin in 2025 full-year results
LSL Property Services, the parent company of Reeds Rains and Your Move, has reported a group underlying operating profit of £32.6 million for the year ending 2025, up from £27.8…
LSL Property Services reports 17% profit increase for 2025
LSL Property Services has reported underlying operating profit of £32.6 million for the year ending 31 December 2025, representing a 17% increase from £27.8 million in the previous year. The…
Five converted windmill properties listed across England
Five converted windmill properties have been listed for sale across England, with prices ranging from £475,000 to £1,995,000, according to property listings compiled in March 2026. The properties, located in…
Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% amid geopolitical concerns
The Bank of England has maintained the base interest rate at 3.75% following its latest Monetary Policy Committee meeting, marking a pause in the rate-cutting cycle that began in August…
Bank of England holds base rate at 3.75% as Middle East war affects inflation outlook
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has voted unanimously to maintain the base interest rate at 3.75%, citing uncertainty from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its…
Estate agents report minimal AI adoption in property searches
Artificial intelligence tools have yet to gain traction among property buyers and sellers, according to research from agent comparison site GetAgent, despite widespread expectations that the technology will reshape the…
UK housebuilding drops 6.3% as 1.5m homes target falters
UK housebuilding output declined in the first quarter of 2025, raising further questions about the government’s target to deliver 1.5 million new homes by 2029. Private housebuilding fell 6.3% in…
Landlord relationships top factor for tenant retention
Tenant relationships with landlords and letting agents rank as the primary factor influencing long-term tenancy retention, according to research from estate agency group LRG. The group’s Winter 2025/26 Lettings Report…
Broker arranges £4.7m refinance for investor portfolio
Specialist finance broker Arc & Co. has arranged a £4.7m funding package across three facilities for a property investor facing portfolio pressures, enabling refinancing of existing assets and acquisition of…
Maslow Capital provides £50m facility for Manchester scheme
Specialist real estate lender Maslow Capital has provided a £50 million two-stage facility to Linear Living for a residential development at Lord Street in Manchester. The financing covers both pre-gateway…