How to check homes are safe
An expert has made five recommendations on ensuring homes are safe from damp and mould in response to a damning report by the Commons Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee.…
Buy-to-let investment shifts from South to North
Buy-to-let property investment has undergone a significant geographical shift over the past decade, with the Midlands and North now accounting for a larger share of purchases than the South, according…
Mansion tax valuation challenges raise property concerns
The implementation of England’s mansion tax faces significant valuation complications ahead of its April 2028 launch, according to property law experts. The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has been tasked with…
Martin & Co Exeter franchisees acquire Cooksleys Estate Agents
The owners of Martin & Co’s Exeter franchise have acquired Cooksleys Estate Agents, doubling the size of their operation two years after entering the property industry. Rosie and Nik Davey…
Lender completes £1.38m bridging loan on Brixton units
Inspired Lending has arranged £1.38m in bridging finance secured against three vacant industrial units in Brixton, south London. The 12-month facility was structured at 55% loan-to-value against the interconnecting commercial…
North East towns the most affordable in the UK
Towns in the North East of England offer a route to homeownership at just £325 per month, Zoopla analysis shows. Shildon in County Durham is the most affordable town, where…
Capital Gains Tax receipts soar from £10bn to £17bn
The government received £16.985bn in Capital Gains Taxes in January 2026, a 69% increase from the take of £10.033bn in January last year. Jason Hollands, managing director at wealth management…
First-time buyer affordability improves in 70% of UK areas
First-time buyer affordability has improved across nearly three-quarters of local authority areas in the UK over the past year, according to research from Nationwide Building Society. The analysis shows that…
Government lacks data on landlords exiting rental sector
The UK Government has confirmed it does not track the number of landlords leaving the private rental sector, according to a Parliamentary response from Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook. In response…
Blackpool landlords face prosecution over licensing
Blackpool Council has warned landlords they face prosecution and fines if they fail to obtain proper licensing for rental properties, nearly a year after introducing a selective licensing scheme for…