Multi-stage bridge finances £23m City office portfolio
Real estate finance specialist SHC Capital has arranged a multi-stage bridging loan to fund the acquisition and refurbishment of four office freeholds in the City of London, in a transaction…
Over half of UK business leaders fear becoming obsolete in a rapidly evolving business world
More than two thirds of senior decision-makers within UK businesses experience work-related stress on a weekly basis, with concerns about remaining relevant and competent commonplace, according to new research by…
Avamore Capital provides £1.49m for office conversion
Avamore Capital has provided a £1.49m refurbishment loan for the conversion of office space into four residential flats, working with a repeat borrower on a leasehold development project. The facility…
UK homes under £500k attract strong viewer interest
Data from Rightmove reveals the most-viewed residential properties priced under £500,000 during March 2026, with listings spanning London, Glasgow, Cambridge, and Bristol attracting significant attention from prospective buyers. The five…
AI-powered block management platform targets UK agents
Inox, an artificial intelligence-powered software platform for UK block management, has launched with the aim of replacing traditional systems used by managing agents and residential leasehold property managers. The platform…
NRLA calls on government intervention to curb rising buy-to-let costs
The National Residential Landlords Association has warned ministers to curb the growing cost of being a landlord – or risk the rental market becoming even more expensive for tenants. Amidst…
Canary Wharf flat loses £450,000 in value over seven years
A three-bedroom flat in Canary Wharf has sold for £950,000, representing a £450,000 decline from its £1.4 million sale price seven years earlier, according to property records on Rightmove. The…
Winkworth acquires Peter Clarke to enter Stratford market
Estate agency network Winkworth has acquired the residential division of independent agency Peter Clarke, establishing a presence in Stratford-upon-Avon and the North Cotswolds for the first time. The acquisition, led…
UK mortgage approvals rise in February before conflict
Mortgage approvals for house purchases increased to 62,600 in February, up from 60,200 in January, according to Bank of England statistics, though the figure remains below the six-month average of…
AI platform targets property chain fall-throughs
A proptech platform designed to reduce property chain collapses has launched for independent UK estate agents, offering real-time monitoring of linked transactions. XchangeHero.com, which became available this year, combines sales…