UK property listings rise 19% as withdrawal rate hits 46%
The UK property market recorded 441,000 new listings in the first 12 weeks of 2026, representing a 19.4% increase compared to the 2017-19 average, according to market data for the…
Major property firms announce senior appointments
Three property firms have announced senior appointments as the sector continues to expand operations and adapt to market conditions. Strutt & Parker has hired Shereen Akhtar as senior associate director…
Reform housing spokesperson criticised over Grenfell remarks
Simon Dudley, Reform UK’s newly appointed housing spokesperson, has faced calls for dismissal following comments he made regarding the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire and subsequent building safety regulations. Dudley, a…
Developer debt renders London flats unsellable
Seventeen leaseholders in an east London residential block have been unable to sell their properties for over a year due to an £850,000 debt owed by the building’s developer to…
Warehouse conversion market spans UK industrial cities
The market for warehouse conversions and loft apartments continues to attract buyers across the UK, with properties ranging from £525,000 to £1.5 million in former industrial buildings, according to current…
Chelsea mansion sells for reported £275m in record deal
Property developer Nick Candy has sold his Chelsea mansion for a reported £275 million, in what is believed to be the most expensive residential property transaction on record in London…
High-end treehouses emerge as property value addition
A growing number of residential properties in the UK now feature substantial treehouse structures that function as self-contained accommodation units, with some generating income through holiday letting arrangements. Analysis of…
iad UK and Avocado form strategic alliance
Two self-employed estate agency networks in the UK have announced a strategic alliance, though the exact nature of the deal remains unclear. iad UK and Avocado Property Agents confirmed the…
Letting platforms integrate to streamline tenancy processes
Three major providers in the UK lettings sector have announced an integration designed to automate tenancy management processes for letting agents. Let Alliance/HomeLet’s Vision+ platform has been integrated with property…
Pallas Capital provides £2m for Surrey assisted living scheme
Pallas Capital has provided £2,021,500 in development finance for a 16-unit assisted living scheme in Wallington, Surrey. The facility will refinance existing debt and fund ground-up construction over a 16-month…