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Buy-to-let Lending Drops as Banks Shift Focus to Major Investors
Bank lending to small and medium-sized property firms has fallen 14% in five years, with more loans now directed to large property investment businesses, according to Karis Capital.
Hill Group CEO: Better Flats Needed to Revive UK Housing Market
Hill Group’s CEO says restoring confidence in flats is essential for the UK housing market, as flat prices lag behind houses and buyer concerns persist.
Aldermore Highlights Broker Value Amid Ongoing Market Uncertainty
Aldermore and L&C Mortgages discuss the vital role of brokers as the mortgage sector faces ongoing volatility and product changes, with lenders emphasising transparency and support.
Kivells Adopts Hybrid Employee Ownership Trust Model
Devon estate agency Kivells has moved to a hybrid employee ownership trust structure, giving employees an indirect stake while retaining existing leadership and governance.
Websters Acquires Watsons to Expand into North Norfolk Market
Websters Estate Agents has acquired Watsons' Sheringham residential sales business, marking its entry into the North Norfolk coastal property market.
UK Build to Rent Investment Reaches £2.2bn in Q2 2026, Setting New Record
UK Build to Rent investment hit £2.2bn in Q2 2026, surpassing previous years' totals and driven by major transactions and increased North American capital.
FCA Data Reveals 45% Drop in Credit Broker Permissions Since Pandemic
FCA records show a 45% fall in licensed credit broker firms since the Covid-19 pandemic, with sole traders and partnerships most affected. The decline may impact business funding options.
NRLA Warns Against Easing Landlord Licensing for Local Authorities
The NRLA has urged the government not to make it easier for councils to introduce landlord licensing schemes, warning this could create unnecessary bureaucracy without improving standards.
Adjudicator Rules on Fair Wear and Tear in £420 Tenancy Dispute
A landlord's £420 claim for redecoration after a two-year tenancy was partially upheld, with the adjudicator distinguishing between fair wear and tear and tenant damage.
UK Build to Rent Investment Hits Record £2.2bn in Q2 2026
Investment in the UK Build to Rent sector reached a record £2.2bn in Q2 2026, with major deals and increased overseas interest driving growth.
Websters Estate Agents Acquires Watsons’ Sheringham Branch
Websters Estate Agents has acquired the residential sales business of Watsons in Sheringham, expanding its presence into the North Norfolk market.
Kivells Moves to Hybrid Employee Ownership Model
Devon-based estate agency Kivells has adopted a hybrid employee ownership trust model, giving employees an indirect stake while retaining existing leadership and governance.