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Concerns Raised Over Sale of Council-Owned Land Near Gardens
Residents are concerned about a neighbour potentially buying council-owned land near their gardens and building on it, according to a report by This Is Money Mortgages.
UK Housing Market Remains Resilient Amid Economic Uncertainty
UK house prices and rents have stayed resilient despite economic uncertainty, with increased property listings and falling mortgage rates offering more choice for buyers.
The Stow Brothers to Open New Islington Office This Summer
Independent agency The Stow Brothers will open a new Islington office on Upper Street this summer, expanding their presence in London with services in sales, lettings, and property management.
Section 24 Judicial Review: Ten Years On from Axe the Tenant Tax Campaign
Nearly a decade after the Axe the Tenant Tax campaign challenged Section 24, the courts refused judicial review and the legislation remains in place, shaping landlord business strategies.
Knight Frank Launches Affiliate Broker Expansion Amid Redundancy Talks
Knight Frank is consulting on redundancies in its UK workforce while expanding its affiliate broker model and making new appointments in London.
Letting Agents Respond Quickly to Section 8 Changes After Section 21 Abolition
Letting agents are rapidly adapting to the end of Section 21, with 87 agency brands seeking Section 8 support since the Renters’ Rights Act came into force, according to LegalforLandlords.
Leadership Change Boosts Felicity J Lord Revenue Pipeline
Felicity J Lord reports a revenue pipeline increase of over a third since Graham Lawes became regional sales director, attributing the improvement to leadership and team focus.
Reports: Burnham-Backed Reforms Could Replace Council Tax with Property Levy
Reports suggest Andy Burnham supports replacing council tax and stamp duty with a new annual property levy, with potential impacts for landlords and letting agents.
Raising Rent May Release Guarantors Under New Tenancy Rules
Since the Renters’ Rights Act 2026, concerns have arisen that raising rent could release guarantors from tenancies, as all tenancies are now periodic.
Landlords Face Rapid Regulatory Changes and Compliance Challenges
Landlords are reporting confusion amid rapid changes in the private rented sector, with new rules on pets, benefit claimants, and compliance. Professional support is increasingly recommended.
British Mortgage Awards Mark 20 Years of Industry Progress
The British Mortgage Awards have recognised individual excellence in the mortgage sector for 20 years, with notable changes in equity release and industry cohesion highlighted by Andrea Rozario.
OMS and The Insurance Surgery Launch Integrated Protection Referral Partnership
One Mortgage System (OMS) has partnered with The Insurance Surgery to enable direct protection referrals and secure data transfer within the OMS platform.