HMO licence applications rise 40% since 2018
Applications for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licences in the UK have risen 40% since 2018, according to data obtained through Freedom of Information requests to local councils. The research,…
Dubai distressed property market attracts bargain hunters
Investors seeking below-market property opportunities in Dubai are increasingly turning to distressed sales, where sellers under financial or time pressure offer discounts of 5-15% to secure rapid transactions, according to…
Oxford estate agency enters liquidation with £60k debts
Wallers Estate Agents Limited has ceased trading and entered liquidation, leaving approximately £60,000 in outstanding debts to creditors, according to documents filed at Companies House. The family-run agency, established in…
Property software firms update platforms for Renters’ Rights Act
Technology providers are updating property management software to help letting agents comply with the Renters’ Rights Act, which introduces changes to tenancy structures, rent reviews and tenant engagement across the…
Property transactions taking six months for one in five buyers
More than one in five homebuyers in the UK are experiencing transaction times of at least six months from offer acceptance to completion, according to new research. A survey of…
Buy-to-let landlord exits remain modest despite pressures
Data suggests landlord exits from the buy-to-let market remain limited despite regulatory changes and rising costs, with industry figures questioning whether recent headlines reflect the sector’s reality. According to a…
Strutt & Parker launches rebrand with office refurbishment
Strutt & Parker has announced a rebrand including a redesigned logo, updated marketing materials, and a nationwide refurbishment programme across its network of more than 50 offices. The 140-year-old agency,…
Tenant groups push for expanded landlord licensing schemes
Tenant advocacy groups are calling on local councillors to expand selective landlord licensing schemes ahead of local elections in May, as the rental sector prepares for significant regulatory changes. The…
UK landlord exit rate slows ahead of new rental legislation
The rate at which landlords are exiting the UK private rented sector has declined, though one in four property owners are still considering or actively selling their portfolios, according to…
Geopolitical tensions reshape UK property market outlook
The UK property market faces renewed uncertainty as geopolitical instability in Iran threatens to reverse the modest recovery seen in early 2026, according to recent market analysis. Data from the…