Investec provides £19.25m for Birmingham student scheme
Investec Bank has provided a £19.25 million senior development loan to Barwood for a 233-bed purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Edgbaston, Birmingham. The 36-month facility will finance development and stabilisation…
Social housing waiting lists would take 119 years to clear
England’s social housing waiting lists would take 119 years to clear at current construction rates, according to research published by housing charity Shelter. The findings highlight a growing gap between…
Campions Group completes five acquisitions in five weeks
Campions Group has acquired two additional estate agencies in South London, bringing its total number of acquisitions to five in just over a month as the group continues its expansion…
Property sector warned to halt digital ID investment
A cross-industry group has advised approximately 250 companies to suspend investment in digital identity systems for property transactions following a parliamentary committee’s critical assessment of the government’s digital ID plans.…
Landlord eviction claims rose 6% before new legislation
Landlord possession claims increased by 6% in the first quarter of 2026, immediately before the Renters’ Rights Act came into effect on 1 May, according to analysis by LegalforLandlords. The…
National Home Move acquires Your Move Margate branch
National Home Move has acquired the Your Move Margate branch from Patrick McConnell through LSL Estate Agency Franchising’s (LSL EAF) branch resale programme. The transaction adds to National Home Move’s…
Overpricing properties extends sales times, data shows
Properties priced above market value are taking significantly longer to sell, according to data from multiple property indices, with homes requiring price reductions spending an average of 91 additional days…
Zoopla launches training series for estate agents
Zoopla has released a video training programme aimed at helping estate agents improve their conversion rates from valuation leads to instructions. The six-part series, hosted by estate agency consultant Ian…
Luton landlord licensing schemes proceed after legal defeat
Luton Borough Council has successfully defended its landlord licensing schemes after a campaign group’s legal challenge was rejected at multiple court levels, including a final refusal by the Supreme Court…
UK house prices decline for third consecutive month
UK house prices fell 0.1% in May to £298,806, marking the third consecutive monthly decline, according to data from Halifax. The drop defied analyst expectations of a 0.1% rise and…