Property firms account for 55% of Reform UK donors
Property and construction companies represent more than half of Reform UK’s corporate donor base, according to an analysis of Electoral Commission records conducted by Byline Times. The research found that…
West Midlands lettings firm adds block management service
Partridge Homes, a West Midlands-based lettings agency, has appointed two senior staff members as it prepares to launch a block management division later this year. The Solihull and Yardley-based firm…
Bridging loan funds Kent buy-to-let acquisition
StreamBank has provided a £642,000 bridging finance facility for the acquisition and refurbishment of two buy-to-let properties in Kent, secured against three properties with a combined value of approximately £1.525…
Converted school properties listed across England, Scotland
Five former school buildings converted into residential properties have been listed for sale across England and Scotland, with prices ranging from £500,000 to £1.795 million. In De Beauvoir Town, London,…
Renting versus buying in prime London property market
High stamp duty rates are prompting wealthy buyers to reconsider renting rather than purchasing property in London’s prime market, according to industry analysis. Non-UK residents purchasing additional property in London…
Cleaning disputes dominate tenancy deposit claims
Cleaning-related issues accounted for 29.37% of all tenancy deposit disputes in 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year that cleaning has been the primary cause of disagreement between landlords and tenants,…
Vistry cuts house prices by up to 17% amid cash pressures
Major housebuilder Vistry has reduced prices on some properties by more than £100,000, with discounts reaching 17% as the company seeks to improve cash generation and reduce debt levels. Analysis…
UK house price growth forecast to slow to 0.7% in 2027
House price growth in the UK is expected to slow significantly over the next 18 months, with higher mortgage costs and a weakening economy dampening demand, according to the Item…
Manchester house prices rise 63% in decade versus London’s 7%
Manchester has recorded the highest house price growth among major UK cities over the past decade, with values increasing 63% compared to London’s 7%, according to new analysis by Rightmove.…
Norwich estate agency opens second branch after 18 years
An independent Norwich estate agency has opened a second branch 18 years after launching its first office, marking a notable expansion for the family-run firm. Property Ladder, operated by brothers…