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A quarter of homebuyers think AI search will become more important than portals
New research from UK Property Development (UKPD) suggests that artificial intelligence could be poised to reshape the homebuying journey, with a quarter of recent homebuyers believing AI-powered search will soon overtake traditional property portals as the primary tool for finding a home. The findings come from a survey of 500 homeowners who purchased a property…
Read MoreProperty sitting on the market? Experts reveal top tips to unlocking property sales
Many homeowners understand the frustration of properties sitting on the market for extended periods of time with no sale on the horizon. Leading estate agency group, Beresfords, has released advice to help sellers take control of their sales journey. With the average time from initial marketing through to a successfully agreed offer now standing at…
Read MoreRental yields climb across London
Tower Hamlets and Newham deliver strongest buy-to-let returns as rental yields climb across London The latest research from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, reveals that Tower Hamlets and Newham currently offer the strongest rental yields for buy-to-let landlords, having also recorded the largest annual increases in rental yield across all London…
Read MoreWorld Cup host cities have seen house prices climb by 44%
World Cup host cities have seen house prices climb by 44% since 2026 tournament announcement The latest analysis from Enness Global has revealed that property values across the cities selected to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup have increased by an average of 44% since the tournament was awarded in 2018, highlighting…
Read MoreNearly Third of Homebuyers Choose Conveyancer Recommended by Estate Agent
New research from Lyons Bowe Solicitors has revealed that nearly a third of homebuyers choose a conveyancer recommended by their estate agent, while only 40% compare multiple firms before making a decision. The findings come at a challenging time for the UK housing market. According to the latest Zoopla House Price Index, annual homebuyer demand…
Read MoreFCA proposals to boost mortgages supply for underserved markets
Comments from Julian Sampson, Partner and Head of Lending Department at TWM Solicitors, a leading commercial law firm. The FCA is announcing mortgage rule changes that should improve the supply of mortgages to underserved markets such as the self-employed, the elderly and borrowers with weak credit histories. Julian Sampson says, “There are still significant parts…
Read MoreRiskiest Places to Purchase Property in England
Cash House Buyer Sell House Fast has revealed the riskiest places to buy and sell property in England, based on factors such as crime rates, flood risk, air pollution levels, road collision rates, and coastal erosion risk. The 5 riskiest places for buying and selling property in England: 1 – North East Lincolnshire (Overall Risk…
Read MoreTenant confidence in RRA compliance sits at just 32%
Barely a third of managed tenants believe their management company is compliant following RRA changes The latest insight from property management specialist, Rushbrook & Rathbone, reveals that whilst managing agents had until 31st May to distribute new documentation following the latest RRA implementations, almost 60% of tenants living in managed properties have seen no changes…
Read MoreRefurbishment budget requirements approach £86,000
Jonathan Samuels, CEO of specialist lender, Octane Capital, believes that whilst refurbishment projects continue to offer some of the strongest value-add opportunities within the property market, investors must ensure they budget appropriately from the outset, with contingency planning often proving the difference between a successful project and one that stalls before completion. Octane Capital analysed average…
Read MoreRenting for Life: Six in Ten Tenants are Staying Longer Than They Ever Planned
Six in ten tenants across England and Wales are renting for longer than they ever planned to, according to new research from LRG. The Spring 2026 Lettings Report, which draws on responses from 650 landlords and tenants, found that 40% say they have been in the rental market for much longer than they expected, with…
Read MoreKeep Your Move on Track: Reducing the Risk of a Fall Through
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial commitments most people will ever make. Unfortunately, not every agreed sale reaches completion. When a transaction collapses before contracts are exchanged, it is known as a “fall through”. Fall-throughs can be costly, causing delays, financial losses, and significant stress for everyone involved. Buyers may…
Read MoreWill RRA mean almost 50% of renters need a guarantor?
A surge in tenants who require a rent guarantor is coming to the post-RRA rental market New analysis by Zero Deposit reveals that the proportion of local authority districts in which the average tenant is likely to need a rent guarantor to secure pass tenancy affordability checks could increase from one-in-five to almost one-in-two…
Read MoreSigns of Outdated Wiring in Older Tulsa-Area Homes
Tulsa has a lot of beautiful older homes. Brookside bungalows, Maple Ridge tudors, the postwar neighborhoods that fill out Midtown and East Tulsa. They were built well, but most were built before central air, before microwaves, before two-car households with two laptops and a dozen phone chargers. The electrical systems inside them were designed for…
Read MoreHertfordshire emerges as strongest performing London commuter county
New research from UK Property Development reveals that while London property prices fell by more than -3% in the past year, prices in some of the capital’s surrounding counties have enjoyed positive growth, none more so than the premium commuter county of Hertfordshire. In the past year, London’s average house price has fallen by…
Read MoreSecond homes losing appeal among the rich
New Survey Reveals Ongoing Maintenance Is the Biggest Barrier to Second Home Ownership 62% say upkeep and hassle would stop them from buying a second home, even if money were no object A new survey conducted by luxury co-ownership platform Equity Residences has revealed that the practical realities of owning a second home…
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