Surrey landlord fined £5,000 for safety breaches
A landlord in Surrey has been fined £5,000 following enforcement action by Tandridge District Council over multiple safety violations at a rental property in Lingfield. Ashraf Talukder was issued with…
Buy-to-let investors shift to higher-yield strategies
Buy-to-let landlords are increasingly adopting professional business strategies and targeting higher-yield investments to offset rising costs from taxation, compliance requirements and interest rates, according to Daryl Norkett of Shawbrook Bank.…
Estate agents issued guidance on ID checks before viewings
The Guild of Property Professionals has issued guidance to UK estate agents clarifying when identification can be requested from prospective viewers ahead of property viewings. Paul Offley, compliance officer at…
Mortgage product availability down 10% since March
Mortgage product availability has contracted by approximately 10% since early March, with high loan-to-value options falling by 14%, according to data from Moneyfacts. The reduction particularly affects first-time buyers seeking…
Conservatives propose stamp duty abolition for primary homes
The Conservative Party is continuing to promote its proposal to abolish stamp duty on primary residential properties, with Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride describing the tax as “the most economically…
UK property market shows resilience despite economic uncertainty
Despite broader economic concerns in 2026, key indicators suggest the UK property market remains relatively stable, with transaction fundamentals showing resilience compared to recent years, according to analysis of multiple…
Green Party wins Lewisham with landlord enforcement pledge
The Green Party has taken control of Lewisham Council in south London, ending Labour’s dominance in the borough and pledging to establish a dedicated taskforce to target non-compliant landlords in…
Fine & Country opens first Isle of Man office
Fine & Country has opened its first office in the Isle of Man, appointing Jamie Sutton as associate to lead the agency’s entry into the Crown Dependency’s property market. Sutton…
Inntelo AI appoints new CFO as it expands into North America
Inntelo AI, the UK-based AI hospitality platform, has appointed Ali Hassan as Chief Financial Officer and Director, North America, where he will work alongside founder and CEO Asif Alidina to…
Saudi Arabia property market opens to foreign buyers under Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector is undergoing significant structural reform as the Kingdom implements ownership law changes and infrastructure programmes designed to attract international capital and diversify its economy away…