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The number of garden rooms and outbuildings installed on residential properties has increased significantly since the pandemic, leading to a corresponding rise in neighbour disputes. The trend has been driven by homeowners seeking dedicated office space, gyms, or additional living areas. The post Garden room installati
The Government has confirmed plans for a new equity loan scheme aimed at first-time buyers, with full details to be announced at next month's Budget. The 'Your First Home' scheme will support 2.5% deposits backed by 20% government-backed equity loans for new-build properties. The post Government confirms new first-time
Landlords remain legally responsible for compliance failures even when using letting agents, according to industry warnings as regulatory requirements continue to expand across the rental sector. Local authorities can issue civil penalties up to £7,000 per breach, with serious offences attracting fines up to £40,000. T
The introduction of the Renters' Rights Act in May 2026 altered the typical seasonal pattern of London's lettings market, with peak summer activity arriving earlier than in previous years. Foxtons' latest index shows landlords secured tenancies earlier in the summer season following the rental reforms. The post Renters
A mortgage broker has called on the Labour government to consolidate its first-time buyer support schemes into a cohesive strategy ahead of next week's party conference. Sarah Thompson of Mortgage Scout said that while progress had been made on individual measures, the schemes were not yet functioning as an integrated
A survey of lettings professionals has identified five core areas where human expertise remains essential, despite the growing adoption of artificial intelligence in the property sector. Research conducted by Propoly found that relationship building, handling disputes, and assessing complex situations are tasks least s
Rental competition in Britain's most sought-after areas has reached 30 enquiries per property, according to new data from Rightmove. Birkenhead and Wallasey on the Wirral recorded the highest levels of tenant competition, with typical monthly rents of £874 and £975 respectively. The post Rental competition reaches 30 e
Landlord concerns about the Renters' Rights Act have decreased from 76% to 69% in the four months since implementation. Mortgage Advice Bureau reported over £1 billion in buy-to-let lending between May and August 2026, though more than 60% of landlords report ongoing challenges with the new requirements. The post Landl
MyPorta, an AI-powered property portal offering free agent listings, has launched claiming to host 860,242 UK properties—182,000 more than Rightmove. The platform uses automated indexing of agents' websites combined with conversational search technology. The post AI property portal MyPorta claims larger inventory than
Commercial property owners with residential units in mixed-use portfolios face increasing regulatory and financial pressures, with new tenancy legislation and compliance requirements creating management challenges for organisations primarily focused on commercial operations. The post Commercial landlords face complianc
Property fall-throughs increased by 6.6% during the second quarter of 2026, with 71,959 transactions collapsing and total costs rising to £257.9 million. The average cost per fall-through reached £3,584, up 2.8% year-on-year. The post Property fall-throughs rise 6.6% in second quarter of 2026 appeared first on Property
GB Bank has provided two financing facilities totalling £62 million for the acquisition and refinancing of residential, retail and office properties across London. The transactions, arranged by SHC Capital, involve investment and stretched senior funding secured against tenanted multi-asset portfolios generating rental
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