Development exit loan completed in 11 days for Hale mansion
A £1.1 million development exit loan has been completed in 11 days for a residential project in Hale, Greater Manchester, according to lender Aspen Bridging. The property, situated on the…
Brent Council extends licensing to cover most rental homes
Brent Council has implemented one of the most comprehensive landlord licensing schemes in England, with nearly all privately rented properties in the borough now requiring a licence following the introduction…
Kent estate agency sold same day as administration
Harpers & Hurlingham Limited, an estate and letting agency in Cranbrook, Kent, entered administration on 29 January before being sold to a new owner within hours, enabling the business to…
Bank of England reports sluggish housing market start to 2026
Estate agents have reported a subdued start to the housing market in 2026, with limited evidence of increased viewings or transactions, according to the Bank of England’s monthly summary of…
Northern cities lead UK property price growth rankings
Northern UK cities have dominated recent property price growth, according to analysis comparing Land Registry and Hometrack data, with Belfast emerging as the strongest performer across both datasets. The town…
Proposed legal account interest scheme raises cost concerns
The Ministry of Justice has opened a consultation on proposals that would redirect a substantial portion of interest earned on lawyers’ client accounts to a central fund supporting legal aid…
Mercia refinances Midlands industrial sites with £63.1m
Leumi UK has provided £44.4 million in senior debt to Mercia Real Estate for the refinancing of a Midlands industrial portfolio, with Martley Capital contributing an £18.7 million mezzanine loan.…
Property listings on Zoopla rise 37% in 2025
Property portal Zoopla has reported a 37% increase in the number of homeowners listing their properties for sale on the platform during 2025. Approximately 400,000 property-owning subscribers listed their homes…
Lender completes £2.45m bridging loan in 15 days
United Trust Bank has completed a £2.45m regulated bridging loan within 15 days of application, according to details released by the lender and broker involved in the transaction. The case…
UK property listings rise 7% as supply outpaces demand
The UK housing market recorded nearly 1.7 million property listings in 2025, representing a 7% increase compared to the average since 2017, according to data from Chris Watkin and TwentyEA.…