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UK Property Offers Drop 6% as Buyers Focus on Mid-Market Homes
The proportion of UK homes receiving offers within six months fell by 6 percentage points year-on-year, with mid-market properties showing the strongest demand, according to Connells Group data.
Welsh Landlords and Agents Face £5,000 Fines for Licence Lapses
Welsh landlords and letting agents are being reminded to renew Rent Smart Wales licences or risk fines of up to £5,000 as the scheme enters its tenth year.
Scotland Leads UK in Long-Term Property Price Growth Above Inflation
Scotland is the only UK nation where average property price growth has consistently outpaced inflation since 2005, according to ONS data reported by PropertyWire.
Landlords in England Face £7,000 Fines for Overheating Hazards
Landlords in England could be fined up to £7,000 per hazard if they fail to address overheating risks in rental properties, under new enforcement powers from June 2026.
Reeds Rains Expands in Yorkshire with Acquisition and Rebrand of Hull Agency
Reeds Rains has acquired Kaye’s Estate Agents in Hull, rebranding the branch and taking on its fully managed lettings portfolio. The move strengthens Reeds Rains’ presence in Yorkshire.
Senior Appointments Announced at BNP Paribas Real Estate, Strutt & Parker, GTH, and Apo
BNP Paribas Real Estate, Strutt & Parker, Greenslade Taylor Hunt, and Apo have announced senior appointments in research, sales, and management roles, according to Property Industry Eye.
Homebuying Reforms Could Unlock 260,000 Extra Instructions
New research from Jackson-Stops suggests that over 260,000 owner-occupied homes could be listed within a year if homebuying reforms increase certainty in the sales process.
Andy Burnham's Policy Proposals: Council Tax, Stamp Duty, and Housing
A Property Industry Eye report reviews Andy Burnham's positions on council tax reform, stamp duty, and council house building, highlighting potential impacts for the UK property sector.
Homes for Sale Near Water Features in England and Scotland
Guardian Property highlights homes for sale near lidos, lakes, and ponds in England and Scotland, including properties in Plymouth, London, Fife, Dorset, and Hampstead.
Report Questions Cost and Impact of Burnham’s £39bn Social Housing Plan
A new report claims Andy Burnham’s £39bn social housing pledge may deliver only a small share of needed homes and increase long-term taxpayer costs.
UK Property Market Sees 6% Drop in Offers, Connells Data Shows
Connells data reveals a 6% fall in homes listed this year securing offers, with two and three-bedroom properties remaining most in demand.
Scotland Leads UK in Long-Term Property Price Growth
Scotland is the only UK nation where average property price growth has consistently outpaced inflation since 2005, according to the latest ONS and Registers of Scotland data.