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RICS: Housing Market Downturn Slows, Tenant Demand Rises in June
RICS reports a stabilising UK housing market in June, with tenant demand rising and landlord instructions remaining low, impacting rental supply.
Zoopla: Stamp Duty Hits Far Fewer First-Time Buyers in North Than South
Zoopla analysis shows most first-time buyers in Northern England avoid stamp duty, while the majority in London and the South face significant bills due to higher house prices.
Paragon Bank Appoints Holly Morrison as Scotland BDM
Paragon Bank has named Holly Morrison as business development manager for Scotland, supporting intermediary partners across multiple Scottish regions.
Cambridge Building Society Expands 98% LTV Mortgage to Whole Market
The Cambridge Building Society has made its 98% LTV First Step two-year fixed mortgage available to all intermediaries, aiming to support first-time buyers with small deposits.
Government Urges Landlords to Review Guarantor Agreements
The government is advising landlords to review guarantor agreements made before the Renters’ Rights Act, according to updated guidance reported by Property118.
Landlords Face Dilemma Over Selling With or Without Tenants
Landlords with small portfolios are under pressure when deciding whether to sell properties with tenants in place or with vacant possession, according to Property118.
Winkworth Appoints Oracle Group for UK and International PR Strategy
Winkworth has appointed The Oracle Group to manage its PR and communications across UK and international operations, aiming to enhance its national profile and support franchise offices.
Zoopla Data Shows Stamp Duty Costs Prevent Homeowners from Moving
Zoopla analysis finds stamp duty costs are deterring homeowners from moving, with the burden especially high in southern England and London.
Homebuyers Now Expect Same-Day Conveyancing Updates, Survey Finds
Research from Lyons Bowe Solicitors shows UK homebuyers increasingly expect same-day updates and rapid communication throughout the conveyancing process.
Inherited Property Could Face £120,000 CGT Bill Under Proposed Reforms
Inherited property may face capital gains tax bills of up to £120,000 if proposed reforms are implemented, according to analysis from Rathbones reported by PropertyWire.
Estate Agents Face £21m Increase in Property Fall-Through Costs
Estate agents saw a £21m rise in property fall-through costs in Q1 2026, as failed transactions increased by 9.8% compared to the previous quarter, according to House Buyer Bureau.
Green Party Leader to Deliver Keynote at Rent Controls Policy Launch
Green Party leader Zack Polanski will deliver a keynote speech at the launch of a new rent controls policy paper in London. The event is hosted by UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose and the New Economics Foundation.