6+ hour, 40+ min ago  (523+ words) The UK has the highest property tax burden of any major economy, according to new research from global tax firm Ryan, with rising business rates continuing to increase pressure on property owners and occupiers. Ryan's 2026 Annual Business Rates Review found…...

6+ hour, 14+ min ago  (494+ words) Confidence across the UK real estate sector has softened amid geopolitical tensions and wider economic uncertainty, but most industry professionals remain broadly positive about market conditions, according to new research published today. The latest UKREii F Insights Report, based on…...

5+ hour, 48+ min ago  (683+ words) Landlord Licensing & Defence has issued guidance to private landlords in England following the rollout of new enforcement approaches under the Renters" Rights Act. The legislation came into force on 1 May, with councils now beginning to update their compliance and enforcement…...

7+ hour, 8+ min ago  (308+ words) There were 26, 959 new homes registered to be built in Q1 2026, down 6% on Q1 2025 (28, 715), according to the latest figures released by the National House Building Council (NHBC). The data also reveals that private sector registrations were down 7% to 18, 072, compared to 19, 439 in Q1 2025, while the…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (835+ words) New analysis from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) and the Autonomy Institute suggests the landlord tax system could be redesigned in a way that improves affordability for renters without materially undermining the private rented sector. The research examines returns across…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (650+ words) The number of homeowner mortgaged properties repossessed rose by 3% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the previous three months, according to UK Finance. A total of 1, 250 homeowner properties were repossessed during the quarter, up 2% on the corresponding period last…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (737+ words) More estate agents are exploring partnership and self-employed models as they look for greater flexibility and control over how they work, without taking on the full risk and administrative burden of running a completely independent business. Spicerhaart says growing numbers…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (509+ words) Property transactions in some parts of the country are being delayed by more than three months while buyers and sellers wait for Local Authority search results, according to new analysis from House Buyer Bureau. The research examined turnaround times across…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (361+ words) The conveyancing process is facing renewed calls for reform as one estate agency director launches a petition demanding changes aimed at speeding up property transactions and reducing delays for buyers and sellers. Arguing that the current system is no longer…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (359+ words) The number of homes being marketed for sale with tenants already in place has fallen sharply over the past two years, according to new research from Propoly, amid growing caution among landlords ahead of the Renters" Rights Act. Analysis of…...