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HomeOwners Alliance Appoints Sarah Tucker as Mortgage Expert
HomeOwners Alliance has named Sarah Tucker, founder of The Mortgage Mum, as its mortgage expert to provide commentary, analysis, and consumer-focused content.
Estate Agents Voice Fears of Retaliation in Rightmove Class Action
Estate agents have raised concerns about possible commercial repercussions if they support a £1.5 billion class action lawsuit against Rightmove, according to testimony at the Competition Appeal Tribunal.
Leasehold Campaigners Welcome Angela Rayner’s Return as Housing Secretary
Leasehold campaigners have welcomed Angela Rayner’s return as Housing Secretary, with calls to progress leasehold reforms. Matthew Pennycook remains as housing minister.
HMOs Drive Landlord Yields Above 7% in Latest Paragon Data
Landlord gross rental yields rose to 7.02% in Q2 2026, led by HMOs, with Scotland, the West Midlands, and Yorkshire and Humber showing notable growth, according to Paragon Bank.
Estate Agents Voice Fears of Rightmove Retaliation in £1.5bn Legal Case
Estate agents have expressed concerns about possible retaliation from Rightmove if they give evidence in a £1.5bn class action lawsuit, according to a tribunal hearing.
Zoopla: Annual House Price Growth No Longer Guaranteed Across UK
Zoopla reports that only 14% of UK homes have seen annual value growth over the past five years, with northern regions proving most resilient. Higher mortgage costs are cited as a key factor.
Winkworth Names Jack Spellman as Franchise Operations Lead
Winkworth has appointed Jack Spellman as Franchise Operations Lead. He will support over 100 franchisees in their business operations.
First-Time Buyer Asking Prices Surge in Affordable Northern Towns
First-time buyer asking prices have risen by up to 18% in affordable Northern towns, while prices in higher-priced Southern markets have eased, according to Rightmove data reported by Mortgage Solutions.
Shawbrook Announces Enhancements to Bridging Loan Products
Shawbrook has introduced a series of improvements to its bridging loan products, including higher LTV for refurbishment lending, reduced pricing, and streamlined underwriting.
Rightmove Identifies Fastest-Rising First-Time Buyer Hotspots
Rightmove reports Bridlington and St Helens have seen the fastest growth in first-time buyer asking prices, while southern markets like Brighton and Southampton have seen declines.
Paragon Funds 71-Bed Care Home Development in Birmingham
Paragon Development Finance has provided funding to MACC Care Properties for a 71-bed care home in Birmingham. The project is part of Paragon's sector diversification strategy.
Council Highlights Penalties Issued to HMO Owners
A council has reported issuing penalties to HMO owners, stating that licensing can reveal issues that might otherwise go unnoticed.