A specialist mortgage lender has completed a buy-to-let transaction for a Glasgow flat situated above commercial premises, after the application was initially declined under standard lending criteria. The one-bedroom property generates a yield of 7.9%. The post Specialist lender approves Glasgow flat above pub appeared first on...
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Several major UK lenders have introduced mortgage products requiring minimal or no deposits, marking a shift in lending practices as banks seek to support first-time buyers struggling with affordability. Metro Bank recently launched a 100% loan-to-value mortgage, joining institutions including Lloyds, Santander and building societies offering low-deposit options. The post Banks expand 100% mortgage options...
Sir John Gieve, former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, has outlined the case for introducing a land value tax to replace existing property levies, warning that implementation could require three to five years of preparation. The post Land value tax could take five years to implement, says BoE appeared first on...
A 58-year-old man has been arrested following a police investigation into alleged fraud and money laundering at PS&B Estate Management Limited. The South of England estate agency reportedly held approximately £7 million in client funds and managed 400 blocks. The post Estate agency staff arrested amid fraud investigation appeared first on...
Local authorities in England are collecting just a quarter of fines issued to landlords for housing offences, despite a 7% increase in property inspections. Of almost £30 million in fines issued between 2023/24 and 2024/25, only £7.5 million has been collected. The post Councils collect only 25% of fines issued to landlords appeared first on...
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has defended its regulatory approach after criticism from the Legal Services Consumer Panel. The regulator emphasised that issues highlighted in a BBC Panorama investigation concerned unregulated estate agents rather than conveyancers. The post Conveyancing regulator defends actions after criticism appeared first on...
Only 50% of homes that leave estate agents' books in the UK are progressing to exchange and completion, according to market data for week 27 of 2026. The figures reveal persistent overvaluation issues, with a 14.4% gap between average listing prices and properties going under offer. The post Half of UK property listings fail to reach completion appeared first on...
The Dispute Service has announced a change in leadership as chief executive Steve Harriott retires after 16 years. Jacqueline Starr will succeed him at the end of 2026, taking over as the private rented sector adjusts to recent regulatory changes. The post Tenancy deposit scheme TDS appoints new chief executive appeared first on...
Tenant advocacy groups disrupted the 100th National Landlord Investment Show in London, demanding rent controls. The incident highlighted ongoing divisions between landlords and housing campaigners over rental market policy. The post Protest disrupts National Landlord Investment Show appeared first on...
Britain's private rental sector has lost almost 850,000 properties over the past decade, with 181,000 sold in 2025 alone. Despite this, rental supply has reached a seven-year high in 2026, driven primarily by build-to-rent developments rather than traditional landlord stock. The post Rental supply reaches seven-year high despite sector exits appeared first on...