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Little-known Gable Mortgages has become the second lender in a week to offer homebuyers an opportunity to borrow 100% of the property’s value. It follows April Mortgages’ launch of a similar 100% product last week. According to Gable’s website, its…

There has been a significant increase in demand for The Property Ombudsman’s (TPO) free redress service, with more than 73,000 consumers seeking support with property-related issues in 2024, up 27% year-on-year, new figures show. With consumer awareness of incoming legislative changes such…

Ralph Sayer bolsters senior team with double hire Louise McLaren (left) and Kimberley Mackay Ralph Sayer, the Edinburgh-based solicitors and estate agents, has announced the appointment of two senior members of staff. Kimberley Mackay has joined as a partner to…

Estate agency has never really been a nine-to-five job. Most agents know that going in. But there’s a difference between being flexible and being constantly available. Somewhere along the line, the industry’s “always on” culture has gone from admirable to…

Paul Smith Spicerhaart has signed some unusual recruits – 10 avatars which will be used to share the company’s property expertise and market insight. The company commissioned AI video technology leader Synthesia to put together a bespoke package including hyper-realistic…

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has warned that the government is failing to acknowledge the true state of the court system and its lack of readiness to handle possession cases following the end of Section 21 evictions. According to…

Mal McCallion Mal McCallion, CEO of ModelProp, has announced the launch of the Rightmove Resistance Tour, described as a “bold, boots-on-the-ground roadshow built for estate and letting agents who know the industry’s future can’t be dictated by a single player”.…

Jeremy Leaf New seller asking prices rose by an average of 0.6%, or £2,335, this month to hit a new record of £379,517, new data from Rightmove has revealed. However, this month’s seasonal price increase is the lowest at this…

A new 100% loan-to-value (LTV) mortgage for buyers with no deposit has been launched.  The product, which is likely to prove highly popular with purchasers struggling to raise a significant deposit, has been launched by April Mortgages and is available…

The shortage of suitable accommodation for disabled and older renters in the UK’s private rented sector has been identified as a growing problem by Propertymark. The professional body for estate and letting agents has highlighted an increasing concern in the…