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Government Considers State-Owned Housebuilder Amid Falling Completions
Reports indicate the government is considering a state-owned housebuilder as new home completions fall short of targets, with viability and affordability pressures highlighted.
Rising Energy Costs Increase Demand for Homes with High EPC Ratings
Rising energy bills are making EPC ratings more important for buyers and tenants, with Rightmove data showing households in the lowest EPC-rated homes could pay up to £591 more per year.
Five English Homes Feature Kitchens Opening Directly to Gardens
Guardian Property highlights five homes in England with kitchens that open directly onto gardens, showcasing features relevant to letting agents and inventory clerks.
IPPR Proposes National Rent Stabilisation Scheme for UK
The Institute for Public Policy Research has proposed a national rent stabilisation scheme to limit rent increases and address affordability in the UK private rented sector.
Estate Agent CRM Providers Roll Out AI to Automate Key Tasks
UK estate agent CRM providers are integrating AI to automate administrative tasks, qualify leads, and reduce transaction times, according to PropertyWire.
Second Charge Mortgages Gain Ground Amid Economic Uncertainty
Second charge mortgages are becoming a mainstream option as borrowers seek alternatives to remortgaging in a high-cost, uncertain market, according to Mortgage Strategy.
Landlords and Agents Face £20,000 Fines for Right to Rent Failures
Landlords and letting agents in England must update Right to Rent procedures by 1 October or risk fines of up to £20,000 per occupier for repeat breaches, under new Home Office guidance.
Bank of England Confirms No Near-Term Interest Rate Cuts
The Bank of England has ruled out interest rate cuts in the near future, maintaining the base rate at 3.75%. This decision impacts UK landlords and letting agents amid ongoing market uncertainty.
Buy-to-let Yields Dip in Q2 2025 Despite Annual Growth
Buy-to-let rental yields fell in most English and Welsh regions in Q2 2025, despite remaining higher than the same period last year, according to Fleet Mortgages.
Bristol Landlord Ordered to Repay £24,592 for Unlicensed HMO Failings
A Bristol landlord must repay £24,592 to former tenants after a tribunal found he operated an unlicensed HMO and failed to address serious property issues.
The House Group Launches Lettings Division, Moves Away from Hard Sell
The House Group has launched a dedicated lettings division, moving away from traditional hard-sell tactics in response to changing client expectations.
Durden & Hunt Appoints New Head of Compliance; Sourced Living Adds Westminster Franchise
Durden & Hunt has named Tracey Stephens as head of compliance, while Sourced Living welcomes Deborah and Jameelah Simms as new franchisees for its Westminster office.