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Jackson-Stops unveils new leadership at Exeter Office Tom Bedford Jackson-Stops has strengthened its West Country presence with the appointment of two new directors at its Exeter office. Tom Bedford and Sarah-Jane Bingham-Chick have acquired Jackson-Stops (Exeter) Ltd from long-standing Director…

The asking asking price for a residential property for sale in Britain this month is 1.3% higher than a year earlier, pushing the average price above a previous record set in May 2024, Rightmove revealed this morning. The average price…

A new data-driven retrofit tool launched by Senze is aiming to offer landlords a more accurate and cost-effective way to improve the energy performance of housing stock, following pilots across the UK and internationally. Developed by a team including Related…

The UK PropTech Association (UKPA) has announced a new grant-funded partnership with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) Digital Planning programme, in a move aimed at driving economic growth, boosting productivity, and supporting the government’s AI strategy…

David Alexander The Scottish housing market is seeing stark regional divides, with some areas recording rapid price growth while others are stagnating or falling behind, according to the latest analysis by estate agency DJ Alexander. Average house prices rose by…

Landlords in the UK are facing steep rises in property maintenance costs, with average annual spend now reaching £1,374, according to new research by Towergate Insurance. This figure includes both routine maintenance and repair work, but damage-related costs alone have…

ModaMortgages, Keystone Property Finance and Zephyr Homeloans have all announced rate cuts across their buy-to-let mortgage products, reflecting increased competition among lenders targeting property investors. ModaMortgages has reduced rates by up to 20 basis points, with two-year fixed products now…

Two landlords in Derby have been fined more than £10,000 in total for breaching housing regulations, following investigations by the city council’s housing standards team. Kevin Adrian Sutton, 57, was fined £6,000 after failing to renew a licence for a…