UK city property prices show diverging growth patterns
Property price growth is slowing across UK cities, with an increasing number of locations experiencing stagnation or decline, according to analysis of 30 major urban centres. Data from the Land…
UK landlords plan minimal property inspections under new law
Nearly half of UK landlords intend to inspect their rental properties no more than once annually following the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act in May, according to survey data…
Buyer demand dips amidst interest rate concerns
Confidence weakened in February, with the RICS UK Residential Market Survey blaming geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty. There are also concerns over inflation and interest rates. New buyer enquiries worsened by…
UK property listings reach decade high as sales slow
UK property listings have reached their highest level in a decade, according to data from Chris Watkin and Twenty EA tracking market activity since 2017. However, sales volumes remain below…
UK property management sector forecast to reach £38bn
The UK property management services sector is projected to reach £38 billion in 2026, according to analysis by Rushbrook & Rathbone, as landlords increasingly seek professional support amid growing regulatory…
UK house prices plateau as competitive bidding disappears
House prices across the UK have plateaued and price negotiation has returned to the market, according to estate agents responding to the latest RICS survey, marking a significant shift from…
Government rejects petition for enhanced landlord protections
The UK Government has rejected a petition calling for increased landlord protections and measures to address court delays in possession proceedings, despite the petition gathering more than 15,000 signatures. The…
EPC reform not happening until Autumn 2027
The government has chosen to delay the reforms to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings to the second half of 2027 after consulting with industry insiders. Previously there were plans to…
Property auction provider ordered to refund £7,270 in fees
A property auction service provider has been ordered to refund £6,972 in penalty fees and pay £300 compensation after an ombudsman ruled the charges were unjustified. The case involved a…
Ground rent cap could deliver £8.7bn to buy-to-let investors
Labour’s proposed £250 annual cap on ground rents may deliver £8.7 billion in windfall gains to buy-to-let landlords, according to analysis by consultancy firm WPI Strategy, raising questions about whether…