British curriculum schools drive Riyadh property demand
International schools following the British curriculum are emerging as a significant factor in residential property demand across Riyadh, as Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 continues to attract multinational corporations and skilled…
Riyadh family communities draw investor focus amid Vision 2030
Riyadh’s residential market is experiencing a structural shift as Vision 2030-led development drives demand for family-oriented communities, with billions of dollars flowing into infrastructure, schools, and amenities across the Saudi…
Michael Bruce returns to Purplebricks as director
Michael Bruce has been officially reinstated as a director at Purplebricks’ parent company Strike, according to Companies House records filed this week, confirming earlier reports of the founder’s return to…
MPs call for stamp duty overhaul to boost homeownership
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has called for significant reforms to Stamp Duty Land Tax, arguing the current system creates barriers to homeownership and slows property market activity.…
Chancellor rules out Help to Buy scheme revival
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has indicated that the Government will not revive the Help to Buy scheme, citing defence spending as the priority over property market incentives. Speaking at a conference…
Estate agents remain top source of conveyancing referrals
Estate agent recommendations account for nearly a third of conveyancing instructions, according to research from Lyons Bowe Solicitors, making them the single largest source of new business for legal firms…
Fine & Country expands to Stockport and Saddleworth
Premium estate agency network Fine & Country has appointed James Diggins to lead a new franchise covering Stockport and Saddleworth in Greater Manchester. Diggins, who entered the property industry in…
Property company insolvencies reach decade high in UK
More than 760 property companies have become insolvent in the UK so far this year, representing the highest rate of business failures in the sector in a decade, according to…
Estate agents reassess portal dependency amid rising costs
UK estate agents are re-evaluating their reliance on property portals such as Rightmove and Zoopla as rising subscription fees and increased competition prompt a shift towards building independent digital channels.…
Survey finds 19% of landlords lack trust in letting agents
Nearly one in five landlords in England lack confidence in letting agents’ handling of rental income and tenancy deposits, according to research from The Letting Partnership, an accounting and client…