Realty expo
The property industry continues to grapple with the implementation of upfront information requirements, more than a year after initial proposals sparked debate about material information disclosure in property transactions. Peter…
The UK’s private rental sector is experiencing a significant contraction as buy-to-let landlords increasingly exit the market, driven by accumulating regulatory burdens and deteriorating financial returns. The trend, which has…
An estimated 254,000 former buy-to-let properties were listed for sale across Great Britain in the 12 months to March 2025, according to analysis from Savills. This equates to approximately 697…
BLB Solicitors, a conveyancing firm operating six offices across the South West, entered administration on 30 April 2026 after a planned sale of the business collapsed at short notice. The…
Buyers from the United States and Canada now represent 19% of all overseas-based applicants seeking to purchase property in Britain, marking a record high for North American interest in the…
Letting agents should prepare for a rise in mid-tenancy tenant swaps as the Renters’ Rights Act shifts the rental market towards periodic tenancies, according to deposit protection scheme Mydeposits. The…
Housing Secretary Steve Reed has criticised the Green Party for opposing housing developments whilst campaigning on the scale of the housing crisis, in comments made ahead of May’s local elections.…
Reform UK MPs have called for the introduction of mandatory licensing and training requirements for landlords and agents managing houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), citing concerns over property management standards…
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has outlined three key measures to assess the success of the Renters’ Rights Act, as major provisions of the legislation came into force this…
The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) has acquired a 25% stake in Meridian HoldCo for £2.5 million, extending its involvement in the mortgage process to include valuation and surveying services. Meridian…