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Ministry of Justice Reports Rise in Landlord Possession Claims in Q1 2026
Ministry of Justice figures show a rise in landlord possession claims and accelerated claims in Q1 2026, though no dramatic spike is reported. The data may not yet reflect the full impact of recent legislative changes.
Stamp Duty Receipts Down 6% Year-on-Year, HMRC Reports
HMRC data shows stamp duty receipts fell 6% year-on-year to £4.3bn in the first four months of 2026, with April receipts flat compared to last year. Inheritance tax receipts also declined.
Housing Minister Calls Recent Housebuilding an 'Abject Failure'
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook described the UK's housing system as an 'abject failure' and outlined government plans to reform planning rules and deliver 1.5 million new homes.
Stamp Duty Receipts Fall Despite More Homebuyers Paying Tax
Stamp Duty receipts have dropped by around 6% this year, despite more homebuyers being liable for the tax after nil-rate threshold changes in April 2025.
Echo Finance Appoints Jim Wortley as Adviser Development Manager
Echo Finance has appointed Jim Wortley as adviser development manager as the firm aims to expand its advisory team from 74 to 100 by year-end.
Equity Release Council Announces Leadership Summit with FCA and MP Speakers
The Equity Release Council will host its inaugural Later Life Lending Summit: Leaders’ Symposium on 16 June, featuring keynote addresses from the FCA and Caroline Nokes MP.
Coventry and Together Announce Mortgage Rate Reductions
Coventry for Intermediaries and Together have announced reductions across various mortgage and bridging loan products, affecting both residential and buy-to-let ranges.
Inheritance Tax Receipts for April 2026 Drop to £0.7bn, Says HMRC
HMRC data shows Inheritance Tax receipts for April 2026 fell to £0.7bn, £65m lower than the same period last year, with property values highlighted as a key factor.
Five English Properties with Gardens Listed from £550,000 to £950,000
Five residential properties across England with gardens are listed for sale between £550,000 and £950,000, spanning locations from Cheshire to Suffolk.
Loc8me Acquires Liverpool-Based Luxury Student Homes
Loc8me has acquired Liverpool's Luxury Student Homes, adding 199 properties and 1,100 beds to its portfolio. All 25 LSH staff will transfer to Loc8me.
Leasehold Reform Questioned After Survey Shows High Satisfaction
Government leasehold reform faces scrutiny after new data shows 93% of flat leaseholders are satisfied with their tenure, raising questions about proposed changes.
Government Urged to Maintain Quality in Rapid New Home Delivery
The HCLG committee has warned the government that speeding up new home delivery must not compromise quality, highlighting concerns about defects and regulatory oversight.