Latest property news
Daily property news in the UK residential sector focused on estate and letting agency, property auctions and property managers.
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First-time buyers inject momentum into property market with highest share in 20 years
New figures from Connells show that FTBs made up more than a third of home purchases last month, with the…
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London borough brings in some of the country’s toughest landlord rules
Brent’s licensing schemes now cover all types of HMOs as well as standard rental homes – and all are held on…
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Government cash grab risks higher fees and delays for homebuyers, warn conveyancers
Plan to take away client account interest risks slowing property transactions as conveyancing firms lose vital funds.
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PM Law closure – emergency advice offered to housebuyers and sellers
The Home Buying & Selling Council chaired by Kate Faulkner OBE, has produced an emergency information kit for buyers and…
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Upmarket estate agency rescued in administration sale
Kent-based Harpers & Hurlingham continues trading after a buyer completes a same-day purchase.
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Investigation launched after major conveyancing firm shuts doors
PM Law operated five offices and traded under several different names before it closed abruptly last week.
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Estate agents give Bank downbeat message on market conditions
The Bank of England says agents report only "marginal improvement this month", with "little evidence of a pick-up in viewings…
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Average house price now tops £300,000 – Halifax
Industry reacts to news as Head of Mortgages Amanda Bryden at the Halifax reveals property prices rose 0.7% last month…
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Estate agents forced to issue guidance after solicitor’s closure
The shock shutdown of north-west legal firm Butterworths Solicitors has left property transactions in limbo.
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Tenants hit affordability limits as rents rise
Renters are spending a record share of their income on housing, with regional differences widening and younger tenants facing the…
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