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CPS: Burnham’s Council Homes Plan Could Cost £79bn Annually
The Centre for Policy Studies claims Andy Burnham’s proposed council housebuilding programme could cost £79bn a year in England, citing ongoing subsidies and maintenance costs.
More Landlords Go Full-Time as Portfolio Sizes Grow, Pegasus Finds
New data from Pegasus Insight shows more landlords are running full-time rental businesses, with average portfolio sizes increasing and a rise in limited company ownership.
UK Property Fall-Throughs Rise Nearly 10% in Q1 2026
Property fall-throughs in the UK increased by 9.8% in Q1 2026, with an estimated 67,489 transactions collapsing and total costs rising by nearly £21 million compared to the previous quarter.
Nationwide Appoints Kim Dickinson as Lead Product Manager for Intermediaries
Nationwide has named Kim Dickinson as its lead product manager for intermediaries, highlighting its focus on broker partnerships.
UK Home Sales Drop Sharply Across All Regions in June 2026
UK home sales fell by 10.39% in the first three weeks of June 2026 compared to 2025, with every region reporting a decline, according to Property Industry Eye.
Nationwide Appoints Kim Dickinson as Lead Product Manager for Intermediaries
Kim Dickinson has been named lead product manager for intermediaries at Nationwide, following a decade at Virgin Money and Clydesdale.
BoE: Mortgage Repayments to Rise by £45 Over Next Two Years
The Bank of England expects mortgage repayments to rise by £45 for most owner-occupiers over the next two years, with nearly 750,000 households facing higher increases.
UTB Appoints Frankie Kitchen to Strengthen Buy-to-Let Sales Team
United Trust Bank has appointed Frankie Kitchen as key account manager for its buy-to-let sales team, supporting upcoming product and criteria enhancements.
MS Lending Group Secures £230m Funding Line from Pollen Street Capital
MS Lending Group has secured a £230 million funding line from Pollen Street Capital, expanding their existing facility. The move comes amid a challenging funding environment in the UK real estate sector.
Aspen Completes £2.475m Bridge-to-Let Deal for Kensington Penthouse
Aspen has completed a £2.475 million Bridge-to-Let facility for a four-bedroom Kensington penthouse, acquired by a foreign investor for the private rental sector.
Rising Cooling Costs Drive Retrofit Demand Amid UK Heatwaves
UK homeowners and renters are investing in cooling solutions as heatwaves increase, with external shading systems and budget alternatives gaining popularity.
Report Suggests Potential Annual Property Tax Under Burnham Premiership
A report discusses the possibility of a new annual property tax under a potential Andy Burnham government, with implications for UK housing market and property professionals.