American exodus fuels prime London demand
A growing number of US citizens are leaving the country and heading to the Prime London property market in search of more stability, broker Enness Global claimed. Some 5,000 United…
Agents warn of ‘survival year’ as costs and reform pile pressure on sector
Agents are worried about soaring costs, economic uncertainty and sweeping regulatory change in 2026, the Alto Agency Trends Report has revealed. When asked which upcoming regulations worry them most, 79%…
Rents end the year up 2% after growth rate cooled down
The cost of renting rose by 2% in December 2025, cooling from highs of 4.6% recorded in January and March 2025. Average rents across England were £1,214 per property, per…
Leaks are most common in Inverness
Leaking bathrooms, emergency plumbers and flushing issues are by far the worst in Inverness, the northernmost city in the UK, analysis from CCL Wetrooms shows. The city records the highest…
Historic Manchester site set for development
Housebuilder Eccleston Homes is building 57 homes in Greater Manchester after receiving £9.25 million of funding from Paragon Bank. The homes are being built at Willow Bank in Ramsbottom, which…
Law Society backs government’s conveyancing technology push – but wants simpler regulation
Technology can significantly streamline the conveyancing process, though reducing regulatory burdens would also make the work easier to streamline, the Law Society of England and Wales said. The government is…
Australasia and Americas driving demand for UK property investment, research finds
New research from Butterfield Mortgages in the UK, commissioned through Censuswide, reveals that demand for UK property is becoming increasingly global, with brokers now seeing interest from every continent. The…
Most landlords plan to spend on portfolios this year
Two thirds (66%) of landlords are planning to make acquisitions, refurbishments and/or refinance their properties this year. Some 58% of landlords expect buy and hold to be their main investment…
Plans submitted for Stockport development
Some 176 new homes are being to be built at Jacksons Lane in Hazel Grove, Stockport. Half of the homes planned for the 19-acre site would be affordable housing, while…
Affordable homes given green light for North Lanarkshire
A planning application for 48 affordable homes at Ravenscraig has been approved by North Lanarkshire Council in Scotland. The new homes will be built on Prospecthill Road, adding to the…