Councils failing to collect rogue landlord fines
Councils have collected just a quarter of the total fines issued to them, meaning a sizeable proportion of rogue landlords are being let off the hook. Between 2023/24 and 2024/25…
37% of UK flats face mortgage restrictions over service charges
More than a third of flats in the UK may face significant selling difficulties due to high service charges, according to testimony delivered to a parliamentary committee this week. Harry…
Mandatory home surveys could strain surveying capacity
A proposal to make property surveys mandatory before homes are listed for sale could increase demand for surveys by 40%, according to analysis from property inspection software firm Property Inspect.…
Rightmove retains FTSE 100 position amid share price decline
Property portal Rightmove has retained its position in the FTSE 100 index despite a sustained decline in its share price over recent months. The company had been identified as a…
Landlord ordered to repay £30,600 over unlicensed HMO
A landlord in Lambeth has been ordered to pay £30,600 to four tenants following a tribunal ruling over an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) with fire safety deficiencies. Rebecca…
Rising energy costs threaten UK property market stability
UK households are facing renewed financial pressure as rising energy costs and persistent inflation threaten to delay anticipated interest rate cuts, according to analysis following the Chancellor’s Spring Forecast delivered…
Properties in England’s commuter towns listed from £535k
Five properties in commuter locations across England have been listed for sale, with prices ranging from £535,000 to £799,950, according to estate agents. The properties are located in areas with…
Lomond expands into Liverpool with Homesure acquisition
Lomond has acquired Liverpool-based lettings and estate agency Homesure for an undisclosed fee. Homesure manages over 1,700 properties across Liverpool, while it has three city location and 30 members of…
Liverpool increasing rogue landlord enforcement
Liverpool City Council is adding 34 to its landlord licensing team, in signs the council is looking to get tougher on those who flaunt the rules. This will bring up…
Mortgage broker fees rise 28% to average £643, survey finds
Mortgage broker fees have increased by more than 28% over the past year, with the average charge reaching £643, according to research by Boon Brokers. The survey found that 56%…