Landlords spend 31 hours monthly on property management
Landlords in the UK are spending an average of 31 hours per month managing their rental properties, equivalent to nearly four working days, according to new research from specialist market…
Rightmove reports 50% increase in agent valuation leads
Estate agents using Rightmove received 50% more valuation leads in January 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, according to the property portal’s director David Anderson. The increase follows…
Avamore Capital completes £626k development loan at 70% LTGDV
Avamore Capital has completed a £626,000 development loan at 70% loan-to-gross-development-value (LTGDV), according to the specialist lender. The broker-led transaction required detailed structuring to address valuation discrepancies and title restrictions…
United Trust Bank provides £3.7m bridge for Hendon pub scheme
United Trust Bank has completed a £3.7 million commercial bridging facility for the acquisition of a former public house in Hendon, North London, which is planned for redevelopment into co-living…
Maslow Capital provides £116.6m for Wembley student scheme
Maslow Capital has arranged £116.6 million in development finance for a purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Wembley, marking its second transaction with developer YourTRIBE. The facility will fund a 609-bed…
Connells Group reports 9% revenue growth to £1.16bn
Connells Group has reported a 9% increase in group revenue to £1.16 billion for 2025, with profit before tax rising 19% to £73.1 million. The estate agency network facilitated 86,000…
Lender completes £950k Birmingham office finance in 10 days
Specialist lender Aspen Bridging has completed a £950,000 commercial bridge-to-let facility for a seven-storey office building on Temple Row in Birmingham’s central business district, overlooking St Philip’s Square. The transaction…
Political uncertainty weighs on UK housing market outlook
The UK housing market faces renewed political instability as questions mount over Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s tenure, with widespread speculation that he may not remain in office beyond the end…
HMO rental income rises £5,000 annually as yields decline
Houses in multiple occupation generated average annual rental income of £33,400 in Q4 2025, up from £28,200 the previous year, according to data from specialist lender Lendlord. The analysis, based…
Property portals deploy AI tools as agent role debated
AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants are increasingly being deployed across the property sector to handle client enquiries, provide instant responses and book viewings. Lead-generation bots can now capture buyer details,…