First-time buyer market share falls in 2025
The market share of first-time buyers in England and Wales has dropped by 10.4% since January, research from comparison site reallymoving shows. They made up 56.7% of buyers in August,…
Homebuilder buys land for development in Hampshire
Work has started building 54 sustainable homes next to woodland in Medstead after homebuilder Ashberry Homes purchased a plot of land to the south of the East Hampshire village. The…
Renters’ Rights Bill training series taking place in London
The National Landlord Investment Show has launched a training series to help landlords and property professionals prepare for the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill, soon to be an act. The training…
Construction industry thriving in Tunbridge
Tunbridge Wells in Kent has the most thriving construction landscape outside of London, a report by construction branding firm Monster-Mesh has found. This is based on the: number of construction…
Agents urged to act on arrears before Renters’ Reform Bill passes
Letting agents are being urged to focus on arrears management in light of the Renters’ Rights Bill returning to the House of Lords today. The legislation will extend the eviction…
Welsh buyers often pay too much Land Transaction Tax – warning
Homebuyers in Wales should pay less Land Transaction Tax (stamp duty equivalent) when purchasing a home in serious disrepair – but many don’t take advantage of reliefs. Research from tax…
More international landlords setting up limited companies
A fifth (20%) of buy-to-let companies set up in the UK this year are owned by non-UK national shareholders, analysis by Hamptons has found. Indian investors made up the largest…
London law firm unveils corporate real estate division
The City of London commercial law firm Laytons ETL has launched a real estate corporate team. The division will service large corporate occupiers, including PLCs, as well as corporate investors,…
Upward only rent reviews ban could drive up rents, government warned
Commercial property tenants are at risk of having higher rents if government proposals to abolish upward only rent reviews become law, research from Watling Real Estate has revealed. Joint managing…
Cooling rents offer glimmer of hope for northern tenants
Rents have fallen in the North West and Yorkshire & The Humber, in a rare situation where an area has become more affordable for tenants. In the North West, the…