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Nearly one in five landlords have informally rented to someone they know – with one landlord left facing property damage

Almost two-thirds (64%) of landlords have rented to someone they know, with nearly one in five (18%) doing so informally, according to new research from specialist insurer Hiscox.

The findings come after one of the most significant reforms to the UK rental market is decades, with the Renters' Rights Act published in May.

While renting to friends or family may feel like a practical...

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Prime agents increasingly finding buyers beyond the portals

The latest survey of UK prime residential agents by AgentWise has found that referrals, agent relationships and existing databases are playing a far greater role in generating high-end buyer enquiries, as prime agents go 'off portal', highlighting the continued importance of collaboration within the prime property market.

AgentWise surveyed its member agents operating within the UK's...

The silent treatment won't do, homebuyers demand same-day conveyancing updates

New research from Lyons Bowe solicitors reveals that Britain's homebuyers have little tolerance for poor communication during the conveyancing process, with buyers increasingly expecting same-day updates, prompt responses, and swift notification of any issues that could impact their purchase.

The survey of current and recent homebuyers who have purchased a property within the last...

Is property in the UK still as good an investment as it used to be?

For decades, property was seen as the closest thing Britain had to a guaranteed wealth-building strategy.

Buy a house, wait a few years, watch the value rise and repeat.

It was a formula that worked incredibly well for many investors, especially those who bought between the 1980s and mid-2010s. Falling interest rates, rising demand and limited housing supply created what...

Expert advises on how to keep your home cool as temperatures set to reach 32 degrees this week

While most Brits welcome a heatwave, the majority of our homes are not equipped to handle the higher temperatures. From stuffy bedrooms to humid kitchens, being inside during British summers can be an uncomfortable experience. And with temperatures reaching a May record of 34 degrees on Monday, the problem is set to peak.

But now an expert from MyBuilder.com, the reliable way to hire...

New Website Empowers UK Sellers to Compare the Best Cash House Buyers Side by Side

A new online platform promising to transform the way UK homeowners sell their properties for cash has officially launched, offering sellers a one-stop destination to compare the best cash house buyers operating in the market today.

Compare Cash House Buyers — available at www.comparecashhousebuyers.co.uk — arrives at a time when the cash house buying industry is experiencing rapid...

Almost a quarter of Brits plan to attend a football watch party – and it's about the people, not just the football

24% of people plan to attend a football watch party

26% believe football watch parties are becoming more like Super Bowl parties

55% say watching with friends and family matters more than the match itself

Redrow teams up with hosting experts to reveal how to host a successful football watch

UK property management sector grows for fifth consecutive year, as demand grows across increasingly complex rental landscape

The latest insight from property management specialist, Rushbrook & Rathbone , has found that the UK property management sector has grown for the fifth consecutive year, with the number of operational businesses increasing by 2.8% across the nation and by 3.1% on average over the last five years.

As landlords face an increasingly complex operating environment, from compliance and...

Swap rates surge amid Middle East tensions, but longer-term mortgage picture remains largely unchanged

Jonathan Samuels, CEO of specialist lender, Octane Capital, believes that whilst the continuation of escalating tensions in the Middle East have driven a notable increase in swap rates and mortgage pricing in recent months, the broader lending landscape remains relatively stable when viewed over a longer timeframe.

Octane Capital analysed average daily swap rates since the start of...

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 within the past 12...

Less than 2% of homes for sale offer buyer support schemes despite strong demand

More than one in three scheme-backed homes already sold as affordability pressures continue to drive buyer demand

The latest analysis from London estate agent Benham and Reeves has revealed that homes offering buyers additional support through affordability and purchasing schemes remain in strong demand, despite accounting for less than 2% of available housing stock across Great...

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