Scottish Budget must support the housing sector
David Alexander, the chief executive officer of DJ Alexander Scotland, looks ahead to the Scottish Budget this week This is a chance for the SNP government to set out a…
North East and Yorkshire rental markets experience December chill
The cost of renting dropped rapidly in the North East as well as Yorkshire & the Humberside, with short-term falls in demand pushing prices down. In the North East rents…
Londoners most likely to sell for less than they paid
Last year 14.8% of Londoners sold their home for less than they bought it for, the highest proportion in England & Wales, Hamptons research shows. Previously, in nine of the…
Council takes over rogue landlord’s properties
Durham County Council has taken charge of managing a landlord’s portfolio after slapping him with a two-year ban. Kamran Adil failed to reach minimum housing standards across his portfolio, which…
Development coming to West Lothian
A new development is coming to Kirkton North in Livingston, comprised of two to five-bedroom homes. There will be detached, semi-detached, terraced homes and cottage flats, while the plans have…
North of Glasgow sees biggest house price growth in past five years
East Dunbartonshire house prices have risen by £62,450 between November 2020 and October 2025 – putting price inflation above every other region, analysis from estate agency DJ Alexander has revealed.…
HMO landlords forced to spend big on maintaining properties
HMO landlords spend 45% of gross rental income on running costs, compared to 25% for non-HMO landlords. This includes money spent on maintenance, servicing, insurance, utilities, professional fees and regulatory…
American exodus fuels prime London demand
A growing number of US citizens are leaving the country and heading to the Prime London property market in search of more stability, broker Enness Global claimed. Some 5,000 United…
Agents warn of ‘survival year’ as costs and reform pile pressure on sector
Agents are worried about soaring costs, economic uncertainty and sweeping regulatory change in 2026, the Alto Agency Trends Report has revealed. When asked which upcoming regulations worry them most, 79%…
Rents end the year up 2% after growth rate cooled down
The cost of renting rose by 2% in December 2025, cooling from highs of 4.6% recorded in January and March 2025. Average rents across England were £1,214 per property, per…