UK property transactions drop 41% following stamp duty changes
UK property transactions fell 41% in March 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, according to figures released by HMRC, reflecting the market’s return to normal levels following last…
UK housing market shows mixed signals in April 2026
The UK property market recorded 593,000 new listings year-to-date by late April 2026, representing a 0.9% decline compared to the same period in 2025 but 7.1% above 2024 levels, according…
SME housebuilder secures £37.1m for Surrey scheme
Paragon Development Finance has provided a £37.1m facility to SME housebuilder Nicholas King Homes for the final phase of the Amber Waterside residential scheme in Cranleigh, Surrey. The development finance…
Cheshire bungalow redevelopment secures £900,000 finance
A property developer has secured £900,000 in development finance to convert a 1970s bungalow in Northwich, Cheshire into a five-bedroom home valued at approximately £2 million. Charles Street Finance provided…
Five Grade II-listed properties marketed across England
Five Grade II-listed residential properties are currently on the market across England, ranging from £395,000 to £3 million, according to estate agent listings. In Barrington, Somerset, a four-bedroom thatched cottage…
Medway Council advances HMO restrictions despite low consultation response
Medway Council is proceeding with tighter controls on houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) after receiving only four responses to its public consultation process. The council published the consultation figures ahead…
Chelsea property owner faces second enforcement order
The owner of a £4 million Chelsea townhouse has been issued with a second enforcement order requiring him to clear overgrown vegetation at the property, following complaints from 46 neighbouring…
Landlord with £10m portfolio backs Renters’ Rights Act
A property investor with a portfolio of 70 properties worth £10 million has expressed support for the Renters’ Rights Act, stating it will remove underperforming operators from the market. Rick…
UK house sale times hold steady despite Gulf tensions
UK homes are selling at virtually the same pace as a year ago, taking an average of 33 days to find a buyer despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle…
Estate agency software provider Alto releases AI toolset
Alto, a property management software provider, has released a suite of five artificial intelligence tools integrated into its platform, marking one of the first comprehensive AI implementations in UK estate…