Omni Protect Appoints Richard Waters as Head of Strategic Partnerships
Market Updates

Omni Protect Appoints Richard Waters as Head of Strategic Partnerships

Omni Protect has named Richard Waters as head of strategic partnerships for protection and health, following his extensive career at HSBC Life.

3 July 2026 · 1 min read
Late Payment and Admin Burdens Top Concerns for UK Property Professionals
UK Property News

Late Payment and Admin Burdens Top Concerns for UK Property Professionals

A new survey highlights late payment, rising costs, and administrative burdens as the main challenges facing self-employed UK property professionals in 2025.

3 July 2026 · 2 min read
Government Issues Warning on Right to Rent Discrimination
Lettings

Government Issues Warning on Right to Rent Discrimination

Landlords and letting agents must update Right to Rent procedures by 1 October or risk fines. New guidance stresses non-discrimination and consistent checks.

3 July 2026 · 1 min read
Bank of England Governor: Interest Rate Cut 'Off the Table'
Lettings

Bank of England Governor: Interest Rate Cut 'Off the Table'

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has stated that interest rate cuts are 'off the table', impacting expectations in the UK property market.

3 July 2026 · 1 min read
Landlords See Rental Yield Decline in Most UK Regions in Q2
Lettings

Landlords See Rental Yield Decline in Most UK Regions in Q2

Most UK regions saw a drop in rental yields in Q2, despite an annual increase, according to Fleet Mortgages data reported by The Negotiator.

3 July 2026 · 1 min read
Bristol Landlord Ordered to Repay £24,592 for Unlicensed HMO Failings
Lettings

Bristol Landlord Ordered to Repay £24,592 for Unlicensed HMO Failings

A Bristol landlord must repay £24,592 to four former tenants after a tribunal found he operated an unlicensed HMO and failed to address serious property issues.

3 July 2026 · 2 min read
Art Division Marks 25 Years with Website Offer for Estate Agents
Lettings

Art Division Marks 25 Years with Website Offer for Estate Agents

Art Division is celebrating 25 years in business by offering estate agents a 25% discount on new website projects and enhancements. The offer is open until 31 July 2026.

3 July 2026 · 2 min read
FCA Considers Flexible Mortgage Rules to Support Diverse Borrowers
Market Updates

FCA Considers Flexible Mortgage Rules to Support Diverse Borrowers

The FCA is consulting on changes to mortgage rules, aiming to give lenders more flexibility in assessing borrowers' finances and to maintain competition in the UK mortgage market.

3 July 2026 · 2 min read
Guild of Property Professionals Launches Video Training Series
UK Property News

Guild of Property Professionals Launches Video Training Series

The Guild of Property Professionals has released a six-part video series for estate agents, focusing on business insights and operational guidance.

3 July 2026 · 1 min read
English Rents Surge 6.5% as Landlords Respond to New Regulations
UK Property News

English Rents Surge 6.5% as Landlords Respond to New Regulations

Average rents in England rose 6.5% year-on-year in June, reaching £1,309, as landlords adjust to the Renters’ Rights Act, according to Goodlord data.

3 July 2026 · 2 min read
LHV Bank Names Harper Macleod as Scottish Legal Partner
Market Updates

LHV Bank Names Harper Macleod as Scottish Legal Partner

LHV Bank has appointed Harper Macleod as its primary Scottish legal adviser to support its growth in Scotland’s commercial lending market.

3 July 2026 · 1 min read
Nottingham Building Society Reduces Mortgage and Stress Rates
Market Updates

Nottingham Building Society Reduces Mortgage and Stress Rates

Nottingham Building Society has cut mortgage rates by up to 0.32% and reduced stress rates across several product ranges, following earlier buy-to-let rate reductions.

3 July 2026 · 1 min read