Rental arrears values fall 8% as case numbers rise
The average value of rental arrears and tenancy claims declined in 2025 compared with the previous year, though the number of cases increased, according to data from deposit alternative provider…
Dwelly acquires Stamford lettings firm in second 2026 deal
PropTech platform Dwelly has acquired Goodwin Property Services, a Stamford-based lettings and sales agency, marking its second acquisition of 2026 as the firm continues its expansion across the UK lettings…
Political instability weighs on London property transactions
Political uncertainty following last week’s by-election is expected to dampen activity in the UK’s high-value property markets, according to analysis from Knight Frank. The by-election result, which saw Labour finish…
Estate agents urged to reduce reliance on property portals
Estate agents are being encouraged to develop alternative marketing strategies to reduce dependence on property portals, following comparisons drawn between the UK property sector’s reliance on Rightmove and Netflix’s historic…
English and Welsh councils hold £9bn in unspent funds
Local authorities in England and Wales are holding more than £9bn in developer contributions intended for infrastructure including schools, public transport, and affordable housing, according to research by the Home…
UK rental market slows as properties take longer to let
Properties across the UK are taking longer to let as affordability pressures impact the rental market, according to new data from HomeLet and Zoopla. Average UK rents stood at £1,301…
Building societies now account for 35% of first-time buyer lending
Chancellor Rachel Reeves met with senior leaders from 13 building societies in Leeds on Friday to discuss measures aimed at assisting first-time buyers entering the property market. The meeting, which…
Service charges smash £200 per month barrier
Flat leaseholders in England and Wales paid an average service charge of £200.42 a month in 2025, Hamptons research shows. This represents a yearly increase of 4.6%, and amounts to…
Rental growth now at four-year low
Rents rose by 1.9% across new tenancies in the year to November 2025, the lowest level of growth in four years, Zoopla research shows. The cost of renting has swelled…
New build construction gathering steam
New builds are taking a greater share of construction activity in the UK and Ireland, analysis from chain management firm Once For All has found. New build projects accounted for…