DOWNLOAD IPFS The average cost of renting a home in the UK rose once again in July, marking the seventh consecutive monthly increase as high tenant demand continues to outweigh the number of available properties. According to the July 2025 HomeLet Rental Index, average rents across the country have reached[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The number of rental deposits protected under official government-backed schemes has seen only a modest rise over the past year, fuelling fresh concerns over a shrinking private rented sector (PRS) in the UK. According to new figures released by the Deposit Protection Service (DPS), there were 82,000 additional[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Buy-to-let (BTL) lender Landbay has introduced five new product transfer options alongside rate reductions to offer landlords more competitive refinancing choices through limited companies. The new transfer products are available at loan-to-value (LTV) ratios of up to 75%, with fixed rates starting from 4.29% for both two-year and[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) has posted a 50% increase in revenue for the first half of 2025, reaching £40.3 million, driven by a notable rise in sales activity and management service fees. The latest figures reflect a continued rebound in the UK property market and TPFG’s ability[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS New research from Zoopla has revealed that homeowners choosing an estate agent are more likely to be swayed by local reputation and visibility than by the promise of a high sale price. A YouGov survey commissioned by the property platform, based on feedback from 1,000 homeowners who sold[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Property technology start-up offering agents free listings, Jitty, has raised USD $3.8 million (approximately £3 million) in seed funding to support its expansion across the United Kingdom. The funding round was led by REA Group, a global digital business that operates real estate platforms across Australia and Asia.[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Property group Skipton, which owns estate agency giant Connells, has posted a £135.1 million pre-tax profit for the first half of 2025. Although this marks a drop from £157 million recorded in the same period last year, the business has seen positive performance in key areas, particularly in[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS A grand English countryside estate in Oxfordshire, currently owned by acclaimed Hollywood director Tim Burton, has been listed for sale at £4.5 million. The Georgian property, called Mill House, spans 17 acres and includes direct access to the River Thames and three small private islands. The eight-bedroom residence,[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The build-to-rent (BTR) housing model is encountering growing difficulties across the United Kingdom, even as it shows strong momentum in several international markets, including the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Arab Emirates. Across the UK, BTR developers are grappling with declining project starts, slower planning[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Homeowners across the UK are increasingly turning to equity release schemes to access funds tied up in their properties, despite the rising cost of borrowing. New figures show a 10% year-on-year rise in equity release lending during the second quarter of 2025, highlighting growing interest among older property[Read More…]