Landlords face new eviction process as Section 21 abolished
Following the abolition of Section 21 evictions, landlords in England must now rely exclusively on Section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 to regain possession of rental properties, utilising grounds…
Salisbury Novichok property listed at £114,000
The three-bedroom property at the centre of the 2018 Salisbury Novichok poisoning incident has been listed for sale, raising questions about disclosure requirements in property transactions. The link-detached house on…
Property listing removed after Nazi items visible in tour
A property listing in Lincolnshire has been removed from major portals after a virtual tour revealed Nazi-era memorabilia displayed inside the home, raising questions about pre-listing vetting procedures in the…
Second home markets face price falls and ownership decline
House prices have declined in 20 of the 25 local authorities with the highest concentration of second homes in England by the first quarter of 2026, according to analysis by…
Nearly half of unsafe cladding buildings await remediation
Almost nine years after the Grenfell Tower fire, 47% of buildings identified with unsafe cladding have yet to begin or complete remediation works, according to new data. Of 4,411 residential…
Fine & Country updates sales boards for 25th anniversary
Fine & Country has introduced redesigned ‘For Sale’ boards across its network as part of a brand refresh coinciding with the estate agency’s 25th anniversary in 2026. The updated boards…
TPFG awards share options to executives tied to performance
The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) has granted share options to senior executives as part of a long-term incentive scheme tied to company performance over the next three years. Chief Executive…
Bridging lender facilitates below-market property deal
Bridging lender Somo has completed a second charge loan enabling a borrower to acquire a buy-to-let property valued at £500,000 for £350,000, whilst simultaneously clearing six months of mortgage arrears.…
Labour MP proposes rent controls to reduce welfare spending
A Labour MP has called for the introduction of rent controls in the UK as a means to reduce the national welfare bill and alleviate cost-of-living pressures on tenants. Margaret…
Welsh landlords face £5,000 fines as licence renewals due
Landlords and letting agents operating in Wales are being reminded to check their Rent Smart Wales licence renewal dates, with penalties of up to £5,000 for non-compliance as the scheme…