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FCA Urged to Mandate Later Life Lending Advice for Older Borrowers
Calls have been made for the FCA to require advisers to discuss later life lending options with older borrowers, as few currently access these products.
New Build Developments at Lowest Level Since 2017, Rightmove Reports
Rightmove research finds new build housing developments at their lowest level since January 2017, despite government plans to increase homebuilding.
Lenders Cut Fixed Mortgage Rates Amid Intensifying Competition
UK lenders have reduced fixed mortgage rates this week, with the average two-year fixed now at 5.46% and the five-year at 5.51%, according to Moneyfacts.
Rightmove: Removing Stamp Duty Could Aid First-Time Buyers of New Builds
Rightmove has suggested that removing stamp duty for first-time buyers could improve access to new-build and resale homes, as new-build supply hits its lowest level since 2017.
Landlord Sentiment Survey Q2 2026: Majority Plan to Sell or Hold
Property118's Q2 2026 survey finds most UK landlords are holding or reducing portfolios, with over two-thirds expecting to sell or exit in the next three years.
Transparency in Property Listings Linked to Higher Trust, Data Shows
Research and industry data indicate that estate agents who disclose property flaws upfront may gain commercial advantage in a sector where consumer trust remains below 35%.
Landlord Seeks Simple MTD Software Ahead of 2027 Deadline
A landlord has expressed concern about preparing for Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements, seeking a straightforward software solution compatible with Xero.
More Lenders Announce Buy-to-Let Mortgage Rate Cuts
Several lenders, including Paragon Bank and Accord Mortgages, have announced reductions to their buy-to-let mortgage rates and changes to product ranges.
Savills Warns Government Will Miss Housebuilding Target by Over 660,000 Homes
Savills forecasts England will fall over 660,000 homes short of the government's 1.5 million housebuilding target by 2029/30, with completions expected to average 167,500 per year.
Stylish Bedrooms Feature in Homes for Sale Across England and Wales
A selection of homes for sale in England and Wales feature stylish bedrooms, including properties in London, Powys, Cumbria, Suffolk, and Worcestershire.
CJ Hole Relocates Burnham-on-Sea Branch to New Somerset Premises
CJ Hole has moved its Burnham-on-Sea branch to new premises in Somerset, marking the 12th office for franchise owner Chris Hill. The branch continues to offer sales, lettings, and property management.
South-Facing Gardens Maintain £20,000 Premium Despite Heatwaves
Research from Yopa finds south-facing gardens still command a £20,000 premium, with 82% of homeowners preferring them, despite concerns about heatwaves affecting their desirability.