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LRG Acquires Historic Midlands Agency Doolittle & Dalley
LRG has acquired Doolittle & Dalley, a Midlands estate agency with over 130 years of family ownership, and will retain its brand and staff.
Section 8 Now Key for Possession After Section 21 Abolished
With Section 21 evictions no longer available, landlords must now use Section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 to regain possession, requiring strict compliance and evidence.
Burnham Considers Major Overhaul of UK Property Taxes
Andy Burnham’s team is reviewing proposals to replace Council Tax and Stamp Duty with a new annual property levy. The plan could impact homeowners, landlords, and letting agents across the UK.
Major UK Housebuilders Face £4.5bn Class Action Over New-Build Prices
A £4.5bn class action has been launched against several major UK housebuilders over claims of inflated new-build prices due to alleged anti-competitive behaviour.
Average Daily Estate Agent Commission Revealed Across UK Regions
New figures from EXP UK show estate agents earn an average of £30.93 per day per property transaction, with significant regional differences across the UK.
UK Property Market Sees Second Consecutive Month of Falling Deal Numbers
HMRC data shows UK residential property transactions fell for a second month in May, with seasonally adjusted deals down 2% from April.
British Mortgage Awards Mark 20 Years of Recognising Industry Excellence
The British Mortgage Awards have celebrated individual excellence in the mortgage industry for 20 years. Neil Chambers, a past Buy-to-Let Award winner, reflects on industry changes since 2006.
Burnham’s Property Tax Proposals Add to Market Uncertainty
Andy Burnham’s reported property tax proposals are contributing to uncertainty in the UK housing market, with sales and mortgage approvals falling in May 2026.
HMRC Reports 2% Drop in UK Property Transactions for May
HMRC data shows UK residential property transactions fell by 2% in May compared to April, but remain higher than last year. Letting agents and inventory clerks may see continued market fluctuations.
£4.5bn Legal Claim Filed Against Major UK Housebuilders
A legal claim worth up to £4.5bn has been filed against major UK housebuilders, alleging anti-competitive information sharing that may have led to higher new-build home prices.
LendInvest Launches New Semi-Commercial Buy-to-Let Mortgage Products
LendInvest has introduced new semi-commercial buy-to-let mortgage products, with fixed rates from 5.94%. Applications for semi-commercial finance have increased, according to the lender.
Glenhawk Completes £3.1m Bridging Loan on Essex Residential Portfolio
Glenhawk has completed a £3.1 million bridging finance facility secured against three residential properties on a private estate in Essex, as the homes are marketed for sale.