UK BTL Landlord Fined for Property Safety Failures
A UK buy-to-let landlord was fined after an inspection revealed exposed wiring, missing smoke alarms, and rodent infestation.
UK Property: Mortgage Costs Rise £350 Since Iran Conflict
Average UK mortgage payments have risen by nearly £350 monthly since the Iran conflict began, exposing regional affordability gaps.
UK Property Market Loses Momentum as Buyers Hold Back
RICS reports that the UK property market is losing momentum as buyers hold back, with sales activity indicators remaining firmly negative.
UK Property: Rental Arrears Hit Record High in Q1
Reposit data shows UK rental arrears hit a record high of £2,281 in Q1 as tenant financial pressure continues to rise.
UK Property: Renters’ Rights Reforms Awareness Remains Patchy
Analysis shows that while the Renters Reform Act has gained goodwill on eviction changes, overall awareness of UK property rights reforms remains patchy.
UK property: Mortgage choice falls as lenders pull high-LTV deals
Lenders are withdrawing high-LTV mortgage deals, causing a sharp fall in choice and stretching affordability for UK first-time buyers.
UK Property: 104 Days as New Transaction Norm
UK property transactions may now average 104 days, with sales progression shifting from admin to emotion management.
UK Property Prices to Fall as Mortgage Rates Rise
UK property prices are expected to fall further as mortgage rates rise due to higher borrowing costs linked to the Iran war.
UK Rental Supply Squeeze Hits Four-Year High
UK rental supply has hit a four-year high squeeze, prompting some landlords to raise rents to cover rising compliance costs and financial pressures.
One in four UK sellers delay plans amid rising uncertainty
A GetAgent survey of 1,011 UK homeowners reveals that 24% have abandoned plans to sell in 2026 due to rising market uncertainty.