Bradley Hall opens dedicated auctions office in Newcastle
Bradley Hall has opened a dedicated office for its auctions division in Newcastle city centre, less than a year after launching the service in April 2023. The estate agency, which…
Blackpool licensing scheme prompts landlord exit concerns
Blackpool Council’s new selective licensing scheme has prompted warnings from landlords about potential property sales, as the £772 per property fee creates financial pressure on smaller operators in the private…
London rental scam nets £8,000 from tenants via fake agency
Fraudsters impersonating a letting agency and landlord have defrauded tenants of thousands of pounds through a rental scam in north London, using a short-term holiday let to conduct property viewings.…
AZ Real Estate appoints operations head amid expansion
London-based estate and search agency AZ Real Estate has appointed Karina Solomko as Head of Operations, expanding its senior leadership team as the firm scales its residential services division. Solomko…
Rightmove partners with NatWest for mortgage services
Rightmove has entered into an arrangement with NatWest to become the property portal’s sole mortgage partner, the company announced this week. The partnership, which commences in April, will enable users…
First-time buyers reach highest market share in two decades
First-time buyers accounted for 34.3% of all homes sold across Great Britain in January, the highest proportion recorded since 2006, according to research from Connells Group and Hamptons. The data…
BPS London and Purestone acquire West End office for £32.6m
BPS London and Purestone Capital have acquired a 43,300 sq ft office building at 80-85 Tottenham Court Road for £32.6 million, marking the launch of a value-add development platform focused…
Development exit loan completed in 11 days for Hale mansion
A £1.1 million development exit loan has been completed in 11 days for a residential project in Hale, Greater Manchester, according to lender Aspen Bridging. The property, situated on the…
Brent Council extends licensing to cover most rental homes
Brent Council has implemented one of the most comprehensive landlord licensing schemes in England, with nearly all privately rented properties in the borough now requiring a licence following the introduction…
Kent estate agency sold same day as administration
Harpers & Hurlingham Limited, an estate and letting agency in Cranbrook, Kent, entered administration on 29 January before being sold to a new owner within hours, enabling the business to…