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Zoopla: UK House Prices Rose in 25 of Last 30 Years
Zoopla research shows average UK house prices increased in 25 of the past 30 years, with the North West and Scotland seeing the most consistent growth.
Survey Finds Over 80% of Tenants Support Rent Controls Amid Record Rents
A SpareRoom survey of 5,607 tenants found over 80% support rent controls, as record rents and supply shortages impact the UK rental market. Industry bodies warn of risks to housing supply.
Rightmove Webinar to Tackle Property Transaction Fall-Throughs
Rightmove will host a webinar on 23 July to address property transaction fall-throughs, featuring Phil Spencer and John Reynolds. The session will focus on communication and strategies for agents.
HMO Properties Push UK Landlord Yields Above 7% in Q2 2026
UK landlord gross rental yields averaged 7.02% in Q2 2026, with HMOs leading at 8.90%. Regional variations show Wales and Scotland among the highest-yielding areas.
Senior Hamptons Agent Joins Moveli; Bellway Appoints New West Midlands MD
Mark Barnes, former Hamptons associate director, joins Moveli, while Bellway appoints Martin Wright as managing director of its West Midlands division.
Minister Requests Evidence from Torbay Council on Local Plan
The Minister of State for Housing and Planning has written to Torbay Council, directing them to provide evidence related to their local plan.
Study: Buying Cheaper Than Renting in 41% of Local Markets
A study by Pepper Money finds monthly mortgage payments are lower than rents in 41% of local authority areas in England and Wales, with the North East leading for first-time buyer affordability.
‘Source of Wealth’ Checks Identified as Major Conveyancing Delay
A report highlights that 'source of wealth' checks are a significant cause of delays in UK property transactions, with agents and lawyers encouraged to collaborate to speed up the process.
Burnham’s Council Housebuilding Plan May Create Postcode Lottery, Research Finds
Research by Together warns that Andy Burnham’s council housebuilding pledge could result in a postcode lottery due to limited public land in high-need areas.
Industry Calls for Rayner to Rule Out Rent Controls and Prioritise Reform
Angela Rayner has been reappointed as housing secretary, with industry leaders urging her to avoid rent controls and focus on practical reforms for the private rented and leasehold sectors.
Burnham Announces £340m Drive to End Rough Sleeping and Boost Council Housing
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government has launched a £340 million initiative to end rough sleeping and pledged to increase council housebuilding, following warnings from Manchester's rising temporary accommodation costs.
Most UK Homes Did Not See Annual Price Growth Over Past Five Years
Only 14% of UK homes saw value increases every year from June 2021 to June 2026, with northern regions showing more resilience than the south, according to Zoopla analysis.