Shadow housing secretary receives eviction notice
Shadow Housing Secretary Sir James Cleverly has disclosed that he has been served with an eviction notice from his landlord, who is selling the property he rents. The Conservative MP…
Landlords face scrutiny over discriminatory rental adverts
An investigation by a national newspaper has uncovered rental advertisements in London specifying religious and ethnic preferences, potentially breaching discrimination laws. The Daily Telegraph identified multiple listings on Facebook, Gumtree,…
Foxtons reports 35% sales revenue decline in Q1 2026
London-based estate agency Foxtons has reported a 35% decline in sales revenue for the first quarter of 2026, as weakened buyer demand and elevated mortgage costs reduced transaction volumes. The…
Specialist lender provides £3m for Pembrokeshire homes
Pallas Capital has provided a £3 million residential development loan for the construction of 10 homes in Roch, Pembrokeshire, as part of a build-to-sell housing scheme. The 20-month facility is…
Foxtons reports 35% sales decline amid market uncertainty
London-based estate agency Foxtons has reported a 35% decline in sales revenue for the first quarter of 2026, with total group revenue falling 10% to £39.6m as market conditions deteriorated.…
Shropshire agencies merge to form regional property group
Two independent estate agencies in Shropshire have merged to form Mannleys Group, with the combined business planning regional expansion and further acquisitions across the Midlands. Mannleys and Samuel Wood have…
Chichester tops UK rental demand rankings in new study
Chichester has been identified as the UK’s most competitive rental market, according to research from Pepper Money that analysed 42 locations across multiple demand indicators. The West Sussex city recorded…
Twin mansion development launches in Diriyah’s Wadi Safar
A new residential development featuring twin mansions on single plots has launched in the Rayana enclave of Wadi Safar, Diriyah, marking an entry into Saudi Arabia’s ultra-prime property segment. Amara…
Riyadh’s Diriyah district launches 5,000 sqm villa plots
A new collection of buildable land plots has launched in Riyadh’s Diriyah district, offering buyers the opportunity to construct custom-designed mansions on sites of approximately 5,000 square metres. Altara Wadi…
Property sales cited in 43% of tenant evictions in England
New research from SpareRoom has found that only 9% of landlords currently evicting tenants cite the Renters’ Rights Act as the direct reason, challenging the narrative that the legislation is…