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Donald Trump, JD Vance and Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s war of words that took place in front of the eyes of the world in the Oval Office was, dependent upon your viewpoint, a display of strength; a genuine attempt to force a…

Fine & Country has once again celebrated the achievements of its top performing agents and offices at the Fine & Country Conference and Property Awards 2024. Held last week at The Brewery in London, the awards ceremony recognised the exceptional…

Net mortgage approvals for house purchases decreased by 300 to 66,200 in January, compared to an increase of 400 in December, according to the latest money and credit statistics released by the Bank of England. The data also shows that…

Rental inflation across the UK has slowed to its lowest level in three and a half years, with average rents rising by just 3% over the past year, according to the latest UK rental market report from Zoopla. The figure…

Landsec has unveiled plans to scale back its investment in new office-led developments over the next five years in a bid to pivot its focus to the residential market. In a capital markets update, the business outlined…

Police were called last week after protesters blockaded an estate agents’ office in Brighton in support of a pensioner served with an eviction notice. Acorn Brighton, a group that lobbies for renters’ rights, paid a second visit to Hanover Homes…

Spicerhaart says it has seen a significant increase in acquisition enquiries from independent letting agencies, owing in part to the impact that the Renters’ Rights Bill is set to have on the industry when it comes into play later this…

New leasehold flats are set to be banned under government plans to make commonhold the default tenure, with homeowners expected to have greater control over their properties. Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the reforms “mark the beginning of the end”…

The Fine & Country Foundation continues its commitment to supporting charities that combat homelessness and poverty for another year, announcing that its Spring Grant Programme will open for applications on 1 March, offering crucial financial aid to organisations in the…

A record £5.1bn was invested in the UK Build to Rent (BTR) sector in 2024, with more than half of this total committed in the final quarter, according to Savills. The firm’s latest UK Build to Rent Market Update reveals…