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Fine & Country and Leaf Living Announce Senior Appointments
Fine & Country has appointed Sébastien Tedesco as consultant and advisor to support its expansion in France. Leaf Living has named David Mullin as chief financial officer.
UK Build-to-Rent Investment Hits £3bn in Strong First Half of 2026
UK build-to-rent investment reached £3bn in H1 2026, the second-strongest start on record, with multifamily and single-family portfolios driving growth.
PropertyStream and Offr Launch TRANSACT Platform for Agents
PropertyStream and Offr have launched TRANSACT, a new transaction management platform for estate agents, supporting sales, lettings, auctions, and new homes.
Fixed Mortgage Rates See Fastest Drop in Nearly Two Years
Fixed mortgage rates in the UK fell at their fastest monthly pace since October 2024, with both two- and five-year fixed rates dropping to their lowest since March 2026.
Solo First-Time Buyers Face Nearly a Decade of Saving for Deposits
Research shows solo first-time buyers in England need almost a decade to save for a deposit and moving costs, with significant regional differences in savings timelines.
Balbec Capital Acquires Specialist Lender Funding 365
Balbec Capital has acquired Funding 365, including its origination platform and loan portfolio. The management team will remain in place under the new ownership.
UK Fixed Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level Since March 2026
UK fixed mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest since March 2026, with both two- and five-year averages dropping in early July. Product availability has also increased for a third month.
Surrey Leads UK’s Highest-Value Postcode Rankings
New research finds Surrey postcodes, including Cobham, Esher, and Virginia Water, dominate the UK’s highest-value property transaction rankings.
AI Voice Platform Launched to Reactivate Estate Agents’ Dormant Buyer Data
A proptech firm has launched an AI voice platform to help estate agents reactivate inactive buyer records in their CRM systems, aiming to improve buyer engagement and reduce portal advertising costs.
Jackson-Stops Becomes Corporate Benefactor of Lutyens Trust
Jackson-Stops has become a corporate benefactor of the Lutyens Trust, supporting the charity's work to protect the legacy of Sir Edwin Lutyens.
allAgents Announces 2026 People Awards Winners for Lettings and Estate Agents
allAgents has revealed the winners of its 2026 People Awards, recognising UK estate and letting agency professionals based on verified customer reviews.
Tribunal Delays Forcing Landlords Out of Scottish Rental Market
Growing delays in Scotland's housing tribunal are causing landlords to leave the private rented sector, reducing the supply of rental homes, according to Aberdein Considine.