Landlords spend 31 hours monthly on property management
Landlords in the UK are spending an average of 31 hours per month managing their rental properties, equivalent to nearly four working days, according to new research from specialist market…
Rightmove reports 50% increase in agent valuation leads
Estate agents using Rightmove received 50% more valuation leads in January 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, according to the property portal’s director David Anderson. The increase follows…
Avamore Capital completes £626k development loan at 70% LTGDV
Avamore Capital has completed a £626,000 development loan at 70% loan-to-gross-development-value (LTGDV), according to the specialist lender. The broker-led transaction required detailed structuring to address valuation discrepancies and title restrictions…
Political uncertainty weighs on UK housing market outlook
The UK housing market faces renewed political instability as questions mount over Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s tenure, with widespread speculation that he may not remain in office beyond the end…
HMO rental income rises £5,000 annually as yields decline
Houses in multiple occupation generated average annual rental income of £33,400 in Q4 2025, up from £28,200 the previous year, according to data from specialist lender Lendlord. The analysis, based…
Property portals deploy AI tools as agent role debated
AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants are increasingly being deployed across the property sector to handle client enquiries, provide instant responses and book viewings. Lead-generation bots can now capture buyer details,…
Property company shares fall in AI-driven market sell-off
Shares in major property companies declined last week as part of a broader market sell-off driven by investor concerns about artificial intelligence’s potential impact on service-led industries. Savills’ shares fell…
Zoopla secures three-year renewal with Persimmon Homes
Property portal Zoopla has secured a three-year contract renewal with Persimmon Homes, one of the UK’s largest housebuilders, following a 46% increase in new home buyer leads during the second…
Survey finds 90% of sellers willing to pay for sale reforms
Nine out of ten home sellers would be prepared to pay approximately £300 for upfront property information and legally binding offers if it accelerated the sales process, according to research…
Wandsworth Council issues fines over rental EPC breaches
Wandsworth Council has initiated enforcement action against landlords letting properties that fail to meet minimum energy efficiency standards, with approximately 550 properties in the borough estimated to be non-compliant. The…