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Sandy Bastin Aside from the obvious differences between HMO and standard property tenancies, there are several potential pitfalls that can catch a landlord or agent off guard. Some of these issues only become apparent at the end of the tenancy…

The Mortgage Works has cut rates on selected two- and five-year fixed rate products across its buy-to-let, limited company buy-to-let and let-to-buy mortgage ranges – with rates starting from 2.99%. The lender’s BTL two-year fixed rate (purchase…

David Alexander The Scottish government’s announcement of a consultation on rent cap exemptions highlights just how confused their current policy is, according to DJ Alexander. The Scottish letting and estate agency said that the idea that this consultation on exempting…

Protestors joined forces to stage a protest outside Hackney Town Hall this week to demand tougher action on unscrupulous landlords. ACORN Hackney organised the protest, calling on the local authority to do more to tackle rogue landlords. The council’s cabinet…

UK mortgage approvals fell to the lowest level in eight months in March despite home buyers rushing to complete property transactions ahead of the stamp duty hike, the latest figures have revealed. Mortgage approvals dropped 800 to 64,309 in March,…

Lister Haigh joins Lister Haigh Nick Talbot Lister Haigh, which was recently acquired by Dacre, Son & Hartley, has appointed Nick Talbot to head up its residential property offering across North Yorkshire and into the North East of England. Harrogate…

If the UK portal market were a ballot box, Rightmove would form a majority government, according to Part Two of The Voice of the Agent, the latest research report from consultancy We Are Unchained. The study found that 75% of…

Adrian Smith (left) with Aarran Ellis Jennie Jones Estate Agents, a long-standing fixture on Suffolk’s Heritage Coast, has welcomed Aarran Ellis as its new owner. Ellis brings over two decades of experience in estate agency and property technology, including leadership…

Interest rates are set to fall at their fastest rate since the 2008 financial crisis, economists have predicted, offering mortgage holders relief from high borrowing costs. The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates from…

Welcome to the 16th UK Property Market Stats Show of 2025, your go to weekly TV show on the UK Property Market. This week, I am joined by Bryan Mansell as we delve into the key property market headlines for…