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UK Property Auction Sales Rise in 12 of 13 Regions, EIG Data Shows
Residential auction sales increased in 12 of 13 UK regions in the first half of 2026, according to EIG's Property Auction Insights report, with flats taking a growing share of transactions.
North East properties reach exchange fastest in England
Analysis by TwentyEA shows the North East records the fastest property transaction times in England, with 58.4% of sales reaching exchange within three months.
Property Firms in Financial Distress Rise, Red Flag Alert Shows
BTG's Red Flag Alert Index shows 7,641 real estate and property services businesses in critical financial distress in Q2 2026, up 6.8% year-on-year.
North East Leads England for Fastest Property Transactions, TwentyEA Data Shows
TwentyEA analysis shows the North East is England's fastest region to reach exchange, while lower-priced and freehold properties move notably quicker than higher-value and leasehold homes.
Cannabis farms on the rise as landlords face six-figure repair bills
Zurich UK data shows cannabis farm claims worth £9.4m since 2022, with fire callouts up 218% since 2015. Landlords are urged to tighten tenant checks.
Auction Sales Rise in 12 of 13 UK Regions as Flats Take Larger Share
EIG's latest Property Auction Insights shows residential auction sales rose in 12 of 13 regions in H1 2026, with flats reaching a record 27.2% of sales.
Nearly half of would-be buyers pause property plans ahead of Budget
Research by House Buyer Bureau finds 27% of buyers have paused plans and a further 21% are considering it, citing mortgage rate uncertainty ahead of the Budget.
PRS Ombudsman Compensation Limit 2026: Landlord & Tenant Guide
The PRS Ombudsman can award compensation of up to £25,000 to tenants and leaseholders, and membership is now a legal requirement for most private landlords in England. Here is how the scheme works, what the compensation limit covers and how to prepare for a complaint in 2026.
Faulty Electric Supply Fires Soar Despite Improved Landlord Safety
Landlord Today reports that fires caused by faulty electric supply have risen, even as landlord safety regulations have been tightened in recent years.
Landlords Prefer Local Investment as Buy to Let Strategy Shifts
Redwood Bank research finds professional landlords are increasingly concentrating investments in their home regions rather than spreading portfolios across the UK.
Mortgage rates rise again ahead of Bank of England base rate decision
Major lenders including NatWest, Santander and HSBC have raised mortgage rates for a second time this month, ahead of the Bank of England's base rate vote.
Flats Falling Out of Favour in Rental Hotspots, Report Suggests
A Landlord Today report suggests flats may be losing popularity in high-demand rental areas, even though they remain the most common property type.