Bellway has introduced updated branding to mark its 80th year in operation, with the refreshed identity now being rolled out across its digital platforms and development sites. The new branding will appear on several North East developments this month. The post Bellway launches rebrand as housebuilder turns 80 appeared first on...
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The annual salary required to secure an average rental property in London has reached £74,520, according to new data from Propertymark. The increase follows a 4.2% month-on-month rise in average rents across the capital, climbing from £2,385 to £2,484. The post London renters now require £75,000 salary to meet affordability appeared first on...
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has announced comprehensive regulatory measures targeting houses in multiple occupation, introducing ward-level caps and planning restrictions. The council has implemented an Article 4 Direction removing permitted development rights for converting family homes into HMOs. The post Stoke-on-Trent introduces strict HMO controls appeared first on...
Data from Zoopla shows 80.5% of leasehold flats listed for sale in England in 2025 remain unsold after six months. London records the highest rate at 87%, with pricing mismatches between investors and first-time buyers contributing to market stagnation. The post Leasehold flats struggle to sell across England appeared first on...
Paragon Development Finance has provided £15.9 million in funding for the acquisition and development of a 35-home later living scheme in Hartley Wintney, Hampshire. The facility represents the FTSE 250 lender's third transaction with SME developer Beechcroft. The post £15.9m facility funds 35-home later living scheme appeared first on...
Fraudulent tenancy applications could expose the UK's private rented sector to £4.1bn in direct financial losses annually, according to analysis of more than one million tenant references. Research by Goodlord found 41 applications per 1,000 references were flagged for suspected fraud between July 2025 and June 2026. The post Tenancy fraud exposes rental sector to £4.1bn annual risk appeared first on...
UK house prices remained broadly flat in July as higher mortgage rates and stretched affordability continued to constrain buyer activity, according to Lloyds Banking Group's monthly index. The average property price stood at £299,253 in July, with annual growth registering just 0.1%, marking the weakest rate since November 2023. The post UK house prices stagnate in July amid mortgage rate pressures...
Five residential properties converted from former public houses across England have entered the market, ranging from £300,000 to £1.25 million. The listings span locations from Northumberland to London, reflecting continued conversion of commercial hospitality properties into residential use. The post Converted pubs in England listed from £300,000 to £1.25m appeared first on...
A London Property Tribunal has ruled against a letting agent for illegally deducting money from a tenant's deposit, highlighting ongoing compliance issues with the Tenant Fees Act 2019 seven years after its introduction. The case adds to calls for stronger enforcement of existing regulations in the lettings sector. The post Property tribunal finds agent breached Tenant Fees Act appeared first on...
The UK property market showed signs of recovery in late July 2026, with weekly sales figures returning to 2024 levels after a difficult spring and early summer period. In week 30, 24,700 homes sold subject to contract, bringing net sales back in line with 2024 figures. The post UK property market narrows gap with 2024 performance appeared first on...