Estate agency opens third South Wales branch
Daniel Matthew Estate Agents has opened a new branch in Port Talbot, expanding its South Wales network to three offices alongside existing locations in Bridgend and Barry. The agency, founded…
Bridging lender completes £5.2m multi-city portfolio deal
MS Lending Group has provided a £5.2 million bridging loan to a corporate borrower for the acquisition of multi-unit residential properties across three UK cities. The 12-month facility is secured…
UK 95% mortgage products reach 18-year high for buyers
The number of mortgage products allowing borrowers to secure 95% loan-to-value deals has reached its highest level since March 2008, according to data from financial information provider Moneyfacts. At the…
Five properties listed under £300,000 across England
As the national average house price exceeds £300,000 for the first time, according to Halifax data released this month, several properties remain available below this threshold across England. In Appleton…
Property buyers spending six hours weekly on portals
Homebuyers are spending an average of six hours per week browsing online property portals but many fail to conduct any in-person viewings, according to property search firm Stacks. The company…
Rightmove shares fall to five-year low on fee concerns
Rightmove’s share price has declined to a five-year low this week, dropping 15% over the past month amid concerns over planned fee increases and investment spending. The property portal’s shares…
Great Yarmouth landlords launch judicial review challenge
A landlord group has issued a pre-action legal notice challenging Great Yarmouth Borough Council’s selective licensing scheme, which is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2025. The Eastern Landlords Association…
London Square founder receives industry recognition
Adam Lawrence, founder of London Square, has received the RDAS Golden Brick award from the Residential Development Agents Society (RDAS), which recognises contributions to the residential development sector. The RDAS,…
Hamptons returns to television with national campaign
Estate agency Hamptons has launched a television advertising campaign across its 85-branch network, marking its third return to TV advertising. The campaign, titled The Right Pair of Shoes, features narration…
Bradley Hall opens dedicated auctions office in Newcastle
Bradley Hall has opened a dedicated office for its auctions division in Newcastle city centre, less than a year after launching the service in April 2023. The estate agency, which…