Swap rate volatility rises amid Middle East tensions
Swap rates have increased since the start of the Iran conflict, which in the long-term results in higher mortgage rates. Since the start of the war the average daily 1…
Greenwich Council targets unlicensed HMOs in Plumstead
Greenwich Council has launched a coordinated enforcement operation targeting unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and anti-social behaviour in the Plumstead area, following an increase in resident complaints. Officers from…
Independent estate agency marks 200 years in business
Henry Adams, an independent estate agency operating across southern England, has reached its 200th year of continuous operation, having been established in 1826 in Chichester. The firm currently employs 175…
Fine & Country launches lettings division in Nottingham
Fine & Country has expanded its Nottingham operation to include a lettings and property management division, marking its entry into the rental sector after more than a decade focused on…
Lender structures £2.3m mill conversion with integrated exit
District & County Investments (DCI) has provided £2.3m in development finance for the conversion of Stansfield Mill near Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, into 17 residential apartments. The facility was structured…
Five coastal and rural properties listed across England and Wales
A selection of properties with coastal and countryside views have been listed for sale across England and Wales, with prices ranging from £235,000 to £2.05 million. In Powys, Wales, a…
Landlords face £7,000 fine for missing May deadline
Landlords and letting agents in England are required to distribute a new government-issued document to tenants under the Renters’ Rights Act, with non-compliance resulting in fines of up to £7,000.…
Mortgage Market Under Pressure as Central Banks Hold on Super Thursday
As the Middle East conflict escalated this week, borrowing costs rose and central bankers deliberated their next move. By Tom Bill, head of UK residential research at Knight Frank Super…
UK construction projects fall 33% amid global uncertainty
The value of new UK construction projects fell by more than a third in the three months to the end of February, according to data provider Glenigan, as global economic…
Wales introduces licensing system for holiday lets
The Welsh Parliament has approved legislation requiring all holiday let providers and tourist accommodation operators in Wales to register with a national licensing system, despite concerns from industry representatives about…