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YBS Commercial Mortgages Appoints Michelle Lowe as Business Development Manager
YBS Commercial Mortgages has appointed Michelle Lowe as business development manager, with a nationwide remit. Lowe brings experience in commercial lending since 2014.
Property118 Offers Free Consultations for Landlords on Portfolio Cashflow
Property118 is offering free 30-minute consultations to landlords considering how to improve cashflow, address compliance, and plan for succession or retirement.
Property Auctions Highlight Impact of UK Housing Crisis
A Guardian Property report details how repossessed homes and housing association sales are shaping UK property auctions, with rising interest from young buyers and first-time purchasers.
Flatshare Demand in London Drops as Rents Remain High, Says Spareroom
Spareroom data shows an 18% fall in London flatshare seekers from January 2020 to January 2026, while demand elsewhere in the UK rose.
Official Figures Show Flat Prices Falling Across the UK
Official figures indicate that flat prices are dropping across the UK, not just in London, according to This Is Money Mortgages.
Dacre, Son & Hartley Doubles Rental Portfolio Amid Lettings Expansion
Dacre, Son & Hartley has doubled its managed rental homes in the past year and is expanding lettings services across North and West Yorkshire, following increased landlord demand.
Aberdeen Highlighted as Key Investment Opportunity by Lettings Agency
DJ Alexander Ltd identifies Aberdeen as a strong property investment location, citing lower house prices and rising letting income, according to Landlord Today.
Art Deco and Modernist Flats for Sale in England and Scotland
A selection of art deco and modernist flats are currently for sale in Glasgow, London, Hove, and Radlett, as reported by Guardian Property.
Later-Life Lending Market Undergoes Major Structural Changes
Later-life lending is becoming a central part of the UK mortgage market, with more borrowers carrying mortgage debt into retirement and housing wealth playing a key role in financial planning.
Homeowners Use AI Tools to Scrutinise Agent Valuations After Appointments
Property sellers are increasingly using AI to question estate agent valuations and proposals after market appraisal visits, according to Acaboom data reported by PropertyWire.
West One Loans Raises Lending Cap to 5.5 Times Income on Core Products
West One Loans now offers up to 5.5 times income on its core mortgage products, with changes also made to AVM criteria and other lending policies.
Most Professional Landlords Plan to Expand Despite Renters’ Rights Act
A majority of professional landlords intend to buy more properties despite rising costs and the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act, according to Handelsbanken.