UK house price growth slows to 1.3% as regional divide widens
UK house price inflation has slowed to 1.3% annually, down from 1.8% a year ago, with the average home now priced at £271,700, according to Zoopla’s latest house price index.…
Diriyah development attracts investor interest in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah district, located on the northwestern edge of Riyadh, is emerging as a focus for property investors as the Kingdom’s real estate market undergoes significant transformation under Vision…
Diriyah Company unveils 1.9km Grand Avenue development
Diriyah Company has announced The Grand Avenue, a 1.9-kilometre mixed-use development that will form a central component of the Diriyah giga-project in Riyadh. The project was presented at MIPIM 2026…
Landlords face tax changes from April 2027
Significant changes to tax and savings regulations will take effect from April 2027, affecting buy-to-let landlords, sole traders, and savers across the UK. Financial advisers are urging affected parties to…
Wadi Safar emerges as Riyadh’s ultra-prime residential district
Wadi Safar, a low-density residential district within the Diriyah masterplan west of Riyadh, is attracting attention from investors and high-net-worth buyers as Saudi Arabia’s luxury property sector expands under Vision…
Saudi Arabia property market attracts early international investors
Saudi Arabia’s real estate market is drawing increased attention from international investors, family offices and regional buyers as the Kingdom transitions from a primarily domestic market to one with growing…
UK flat sales face pressure as landlord supply rises
The UK flat market is experiencing a supply-demand imbalance as landlords exit the sector ahead of upcoming rental reforms while buyer preferences shift towards houses, according to data from Hamptons.…
Dispute over eviction data emerges ahead of rental reforms
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has disputed claims of a surge in Section 21 evictions ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act implementation, despite industry data showing significant increases in possession instructions.…
Estate agency AI tool automates client communications
Proptech firm Street has launched Cortex, an AI-driven customer interface designed to automate client communications for estate agencies. The tool generates personalised emails to entire client databases simultaneously and processes…
Stamp duty receipts reach £15.2bn after threshold changes
Stamp duty receipts totalled £15.2 billion in the 2025 to 2026 tax year, representing a £1.3 billion increase on the previous year, according to analysis of HMRC data by Coventry…