Bridging lender completes £2.8m auction finance in 11 days
A commercial investor secured a £2.8m unregulated bridging loan to complete the purchase of two tenanted retail units in Newport, Isle of Wight, within 11 days of application, according to…
Seven ‘new towns’ sites unveiled
Construction of new towns is planned to start at three sites before the next general election takes place by 2029 at the latest. Some seven sites have been given the…
Section 21 evictions could be spiking – the NRLA responds with data
There are multiple reports of mass Section 21 evictions taking place, which prompted the National Residential Landlords Association to quote data showing that possession notices fell in 2025. Some 130…
Government to penalise late payments
There will be a 60-day time limit on large firms paying their suppliers after the government unveiled late payment reforms – garnering praise from the National Federation of Builders (NFB).…
Where LISA home purchases are happening
First-time buyers using a Lifetime ISA are mostly buying in Bristol, Belfast and Sheffield, according to data from 2025 from wealth management platform Moneybox. First-time buyers benefitted from an average…
Swap rate volatility rises amid Middle East tensions
Swap rates have increased since the start of the Iran conflict, which in the long-term results in higher mortgage rates. Since the start of the war the average daily 1…
Greenwich Council targets unlicensed HMOs in Plumstead
Greenwich Council has launched a coordinated enforcement operation targeting unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and anti-social behaviour in the Plumstead area, following an increase in resident complaints. Officers from…
Independent estate agency marks 200 years in business
Henry Adams, an independent estate agency operating across southern England, has reached its 200th year of continuous operation, having been established in 1826 in Chichester. The firm currently employs 175…
Fine & Country launches lettings division in Nottingham
Fine & Country has expanded its Nottingham operation to include a lettings and property management division, marking its entry into the rental sector after more than a decade focused on…
Lender structures £2.3m mill conversion with integrated exit
District & County Investments (DCI) has provided £2.3m in development finance for the conversion of Stansfield Mill near Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, into 17 residential apartments. The facility was structured…