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Five hidden costs catching home buyers out
FIVE hidden costs that’re catching home buyers out, AFTER they put their offer in, says expert • Buyers often focus on deposits and mortgages, but overlook thousands in extra costs • Delays, surveys and legal fees can quickly inflate budgets • Unexpected gaps in funding are becoming increasingly common A lot of home buyers think…
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Housing Insight Report: March 2026
Buyer activity and sales agreed picked up this month as the housing market entered the spring season, with increased stock levels giving consumers more choice despite ongoing affordability pressures. Meanwhile, the rental market remained highly competitive, as tenant demand continued to outstrip supply and concerns over future regulation weighed on landlord confidence. Sales 1. The…
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Renters’ Rights Act risks leaving the tenants it set out to protect with fewer options
Fewer than a third of landlords are fully aware that the Renters’ Rights Act bans advance rent payments of more than one month, according to new research from LRG. The survey of 650 landlords and tenants across England and Wales found that 43% know the rules have changed but remain uncertain of the details, while…
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Breaking Property News 18/5/26
Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X. Labour’s flagship social housing provider Vistry flounders For the past 18 months, Labour’s housing strategy has been built around one central promise: accelerate delivery, unlock planning, and hit ambitious housebuilding targets through large-scale partnerships between government, housing associations and major developers. But the…
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UK’s most affordable locations for first-time buyers
New Lloyds research reveals the most affordable places in the UK for first time -buyers • East Ayrshire tops the list, with average first -time buyer prices below £150,000 • Blackpool, Merthyr Tydfil and Mid and East Antrim also rank among the most affordable • Average first -time buyer age is 32 – but falls…
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House prices trending into negative territory for just second time in a decade
The latest research by Yopa has revealed that average monthly house price growth across Britain has slipped into negative territory in 2026, marking only the second time this has happened over the last decade. Yopa analysed the average monthly rate of house price growth across Britain, England, Wales and Scotland between 2016 and 2026 so…
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Homesellers face months of delays
The latest market analysis from House Buyer Bureau has revealed that home sellers in some parts of the country are facing Local Authority search waiting times of more than 90 days, with growing legal bottlenecks increasingly putting transactions at risk before they reach the finish line. House Buyer Bureau analysed the latest Local Authority…
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Breaking Property News 14/5/26
Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X. The art of getting noticed as a recruiter in a world noisy with AI Why personal branding, humour and sharp messaging cuts through all – meet Daniel Fisher MREC Cert RP As a two times editor, journalist, author, analyst and consultant I get to…
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B2L mortgage costs climb 64% in a decade
The latest research from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that the average monthly cost of a buy-to-let mortgage has climbed by as much as 64% over the last decade, as landlords continue to face mounting financial pressure alongside sweeping reforms introduced via the Renters’ Rights Act. Benham and Reeves…
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Breaking Property News 13/5/26
Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X. Renters’ Rights Act: What Estate Agents Need to Understand About the Tenant Impact Author Andrew Stanton Editor EAN The Renters’ Rights Act represents the biggest structural shift to the private rented sector in decades, and while much of the conversation has focused…
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First-time buyers bear the brunt of mortgage mayhem
Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report data reveals that despite mortgage turmoil easing in April, first-time buyers remain under pressure from reduced choice and stretched affordability. Mortgage product choice has contracted by around 10% since the start of March, with higher loan-to-value deals (10% or less deposit or equity) falling by 14%, a blow to…
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Breaking Property News 12/5/26
Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X. Commercial real estate is entering a new era powered by artificial intelligence CRE is now powered by artificial intelligence, automation, smart data, and digital-first workflows. For decades, the industry relied heavily on spreadsheets, disconnected systems, and manual administration. Today, technology is becoming central to…
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The cities that will feel most pressure from RRA
The latest insight from Inventory Base reveals which pockets of England’s housing market are set to be most impacted by the Renters’ Rights Act, based on the proportion of local dwellings that sit within the Private Rented Sector (PRS). In one particular city centre, PRS accounts for 77% of all homes. The Renters’ Rights Act…
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Breaking Property News 11/5/26
Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X. Do You Really Own Your Building’s Data? Commercial real estate is becoming increasingly dependent on digital infrastructure. Every smart sensor, HVAC system, access control platform, tenant app, and connected device inside a building is generating valuable operational data. The critical question many owners still fail…
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Rental price and average salary tracker – April 2026
Mixed Rental Trends Emerge Across UK as Regional Price Gaps Widen Scotland recorded one of the strongest monthly increases, with average rents rising from £1,123 to £1,167 (+3.9% month-on-month), reinforcing continued upward pressure in the Scottish rental market. Northern Ireland also saw significant growth, with rents increasing from £887 to £920 (+3.7%), alongside a fall…
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