Bank of England MPC member signals support for rate rise
A Bank of England policymaker has indicated support for raising interest rates, increasing the likelihood of higher borrowing costs ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee’s next decision on 18th June.…
Survey reveals tenant concerns over landlord compliance
A survey of over 1,100 tenants has found widespread uncertainty about whether landlords and managing agents have fully complied with the Renters’ Rights Act, which came into force earlier this…
OakNorth finances two UK assets for Jamestown-advised fund
OakNorth has provided property finance to a European investor advised by Jamestown for two UK commercial assets, covering an acquisition in Surrey and a refinancing in Edinburgh. The facility supports…
Aberdeen office secures £8.4m bridging loan in one month
Pallas Capital has provided an £8.4m bridging finance facility on a Grade A office building and car park in Aberdeen, completing the 12-month loan within a one-month timeframe. The 60,000…
YourTRIBE secures £47m refinance for Elephant & Castle PBSA
Investec Bank has provided a £46.95m senior investment loan to purpose-built student accommodation operator YourTRIBE for its 226-bed scheme in Elephant & Castle, south London. The facility refinances the existing…
Freeholder group declines to disclose funding sources
A campaign group representing freeholders has declined to reveal the identities of its financial backers, raising questions about transparency as leasehold reform debates intensify. Justice for Property Rights, which claims…
UK house prices fall 0.6% in May as Middle East uncertainty bites
UK house prices declined 0.6% in May 2026, marking the first monthly fall of the year, according to data from Nationwide Building Society. The lender attributed the decline to uncertainty…
Renters’ Rights Act may increase guarantor requirements
Nearly half of England’s local authority areas could require tenants to provide guarantors following the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act, according to research from Zero Deposit. The analysis examined…
Bath council warns enforcement funding relies on fines
Bath and North East Somerset Council has raised concerns that enforcement of the Renters’ Rights Act will need to be funded through fines and prosecutions of non-compliant landlords, rather than…
Former Knight Frank directors establish Midlands consultancy
Two former senior leaders from Knight Frank’s land and development team have established a residential development consultancy based in Warwickshire. Will Jordan and Charlie Steele have launched Ashlawn Chase in…