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Rent increases drop 23% following Renters' Rights Act - propertywire.com/news/rent-i…

Rent increases drop 23% following Renters' Rights Act - PropertyWire

The number of tenants experiencing rent increases has fallen by 23% in the first month following the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act, according to new data from Hamptons. Analysis shows 31%...

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Bank of England rate decision uncertain after ECB hike - propertywire.com/news/bank-o…

Bank of England rate decision uncertain after ECB hike - PropertyWire

The Bank of England faces renewed uncertainty over its interest rate decision this week following the European Central Bank's move to raise borrowing costs. Most analysts expect the Bank Rate to...

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Peterborough landlord fined £13,936 for safety breaches - propertywire.com/news/uk/pet…

Peterborough landlord fined £13,936 for safety breaches - PropertyWire

A Peterborough landlord has been fined £13,936 and faces inclusion on the Rogue Landlord Database following convictions for multiple housing offences. Zahid Hussain was convicted in his absence for...

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Riyadh residential market expands amid Vision 2030 reforms - propertywire.com/news/middle…

Riyadh residential market expands amid Vision 2030 reforms - PropertyWire

Riyadh's residential property market is undergoing significant transformation as Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 programme drives infrastructure development, regulatory reform and international investment...

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Riyadh family communities draw investor focus amid Vision 2030 - propertywire.com/news/middle…

Riyadh family communities draw investor focus amid Vision 2030 - PropertyWire

Riyadh's residential market is experiencing a structural shift as Vision 2030-led development drives demand for family-oriented communities, with billions of dollars flowing into infrastructure,...

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British curriculum schools drive Riyadh property demand - propertywire.com/news/britis…

British curriculum schools drive Riyadh property demand - PropertyWire

International schools following the British curriculum are emerging as a significant factor in residential property demand across Riyadh, as Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 continues to attract multinat...

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Tower Hamlets issues three-year bans to landlords - propertywire.com/news/tower-…

Tower Hamlets issues three-year bans to landlords - PropertyWire

Tower Hamlets Council has secured three-year banning orders against a property management company and its two directors following serious housing offences at an overcrowded property in Poplar. R&G...

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Inner London property prices fall 8.7% as flat market weakens - propertywire.com/news/inner-…

Inner London property prices fall 8.7% as flat market weakens - PropertyWire

Property prices across London have declined by 3.6% year-on-year, with inner London experiencing an 8.7% fall compared to 2.6% in outer areas. Inner London flat prices are now 11.2% below April 2020...

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Tim Robinson to succeed Stephen Clifton as Knight Frank UK head - propertywire.com/news/tim-ro…

Tim Robinson to succeed Stephen Clifton as Knight Frank UK head - PropertyWire

Knight Frank has appointed Tim Robinson as its next UK Managing Partner, succeeding Stephen Clifton who will retire in March 2027. Robinson, currently Head of Commercial with over 30 years at the...

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Letting agent complaints rise 47% amid regulatory pressure - propertywire.com/news/lettin…

Letting agent complaints rise 47% amid regulatory pressure - PropertyWire

Complaints against letting agents in the UK increased by 47.4% in 2025, rising to 4,220 from 2,863 the previous year, according to analysis by tenant onboarding platform Propoly. The sharp rise...

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Landlord void costs rise 12.9% as vacancy periods hit returns - propertywire.com/news/uk/lan…

Landlord void costs rise 12.9% as vacancy periods hit returns - PropertyWire

The cost of void periods between tenancies has increased by 12.9% year-on-year, rising from £1,005 to £1,135, according to research by property management firm Rushbrook & Rathbone. The West Midlands...

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Government to publish property reform roadmap this year - propertywire.com/news/govern…

Government to publish property reform roadmap this year - PropertyWire

The government will publish a roadmap detailing reforms to the homebuying and selling process later this year, housing minister Matthew Pennycook has confirmed. The commitment follows two consultat...

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Paragon finances 71-bed care home in Birmingham - propertywire.com/news/parago…

Paragon finances 71-bed care home in Birmingham - PropertyWire

Paragon Development Finance has provided funding to MACC Care Properties for the acquisition and development of a 71-bed care home in Birmingham. The brownfield site on Shaftmoor Lane in Hall Green...

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Maximalist interiors trend gains traction across UK market - propertywire.com/news/maxima…

Maximalist interiors trend gains traction across UK market - PropertyWire

A growing number of UK property listings are featuring maximalist interior design, marking a departure from the minimalist aesthetic that has dominated the residential market in recent years....

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Estate agents reassess portal dependency amid rising costs - propertywire.com/news/estate…

Estate agents reassess portal dependency amid rising costs - PropertyWire

UK estate agents are re-evaluating their reliance on property portals such as Rightmove and Zoopla as rising subscription fees and increased competition prompt a shift towards building independent...

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Survey finds 19% of landlords lack trust in letting agents - propertywire.com/news/survey…

Survey finds 19% of landlords lack trust in letting agents - PropertyWire

Nearly one in five landlords in England lack confidence in letting agents' handling of rental income and tenancy deposits, according to research from The Letting Partnership. The survey of 890...

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Property company insolvencies reach decade high in UK - propertywire.com/news/proper…

Property company insolvencies reach decade high in UK - PropertyWire

More than 760 property companies have become insolvent in the UK so far this year, representing a 60% increase year-on-year and the highest rate in a decade. The failures span estate agencies,...

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Estate agents remain top source of conveyancing referrals - propertywire.com/news/uk/est…

Estate agents remain top source of conveyancing referrals - PropertyWire

Estate agent recommendations account for 32% of conveyancing instructions, making them the largest source of new business for legal firms. The research shows recommendations outweigh price as a...

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Fine & Country expands to Stockport and Saddleworth - propertywire.com/news/fine-c…

Fine & Country expands to Stockport and Saddleworth - PropertyWire

Premium estate agency network Fine & Country has appointed James Diggins to lead a new franchise covering Stockport and Saddleworth in Greater Manchester. The expansion comes as Diggins' core...

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Chancellor rules out Help to Buy scheme revival - propertywire.com/news/chance…

Chancellor rules out Help to Buy scheme revival - PropertyWire

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has ruled out reviving the Help to Buy scheme, prioritising defence spending over property market incentives. The decision follows reports that the Government had been...

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