Vistry cuts house prices by up to 17% amid cash pressures
Major housebuilder Vistry has reduced prices on some properties by more than £100,000, with discounts reaching 17% as the company seeks to improve cash generation and reduce debt levels. Analysis…
UK house price growth forecast to slow to 0.7% in 2027
House price growth in the UK is expected to slow significantly over the next 18 months, with higher mortgage costs and a weakening economy dampening demand, according to the Item…
Manchester house prices rise 63% in decade versus London’s 7%
Manchester has recorded the highest house price growth among major UK cities over the past decade, with values increasing 63% compared to London’s 7%, according to new analysis by Rightmove.…
Norwich estate agency opens second branch after 18 years
An independent Norwich estate agency has opened a second branch 18 years after launching its first office, marking a notable expansion for the family-run firm. Property Ladder, operated by brothers…
Eviction notices surge 27% ahead of Section 21 abolition
More than a quarter of tenants were served eviction notices in the month before the Renters’ Rights Act came into force on 1st May, according to new data from property…
Reform proposes social housing reallocation policy
Nigel Farage has outlined Reform’s approach to social housing allocation, proposing that migrant households currently in social housing be required to relocate to the private rental sector within three months.…
Letting agent complaints rise 47% amid regulatory pressure
Complaints against letting agents in the UK increased by 47.4% in 2025, rising to 4,220 from 2,863 the previous year, according to analysis by tenant onboarding platform Propoly. The sharp…
Landlord void costs rise 12.9% as vacancy periods hit returns
The cost of void periods between tenancies has increased by 12.9% year-on-year, rising from £1,005 to £1,135, according to research by property management firm Rushbrook & Rathbone. The analysis, which…
Government to publish property reform roadmap this year
The government will publish a roadmap detailing reforms to the homebuying and selling process later this year, housing minister Matthew Pennycook has confirmed. Pennycook made the commitment in response to…
Inner London property prices fall 8.7% as flat market weakens
Property prices across London have declined by 3.6% year-on-year, with the steepest falls concentrated in higher-value inner boroughs, according to new data from E.surv. The analysis reveals a widening performance…