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Research reveals the number of unclaimed estates in the UK and how you can avoid your estate being unclaimed.

Each year, numerous estates remain unclaimed, with potential heirs either unaware or unable to stake their claims. As of February 2026, there are over 5,000 unclaimed estates across the UK. If we consider that the average cost of a property in the UK is £270,259 , and there are 5,472 such properties, the total estimated value of these unclaimed estates amounts to approximately £1,478,857,248.

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Tower Hamlets sees sharp rise in Chinese homeownership, as 'mega embassy' approved

The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed that the London Borough of Tower Hamlets has seen by far the largest increase in the number of homes owned by Chinese foreign nationals since 2020, as the UK Government today approved plans for China's controversial new London 'mega embassy' at Royal Mint Court.

Benham and Reeves analysed the...

Commercial Property Management Solutions for Offices, Retail, and Mixed-Use Assets

Managing different types of commercial spaces requires a balanced and organised approach. Offices, retail units, and mixed-use assets each have their own needs, daily demands, and long-term expectations. As businesses operate from these spaces, they depend on environments that are well-maintained, safe, and efficient. A considered approach to Commercial Property Management helps bring clarity...

What to Check Before Buying a Property with a Flat Roof

Flat roofs cover extensions, garages, porches, and bay windows on millions of homes across the UK. Most buyers focus on kitchens, bathrooms, and kerb appeal during viewings, but the condition of a flat roof can make or break a purchase. A failing flat roof leads to water damage, costly repairs, and insurance headaches that often don't surface until after completion.

Knowing what to...

Rise of the midlife single movers

50–59-year-olds now the fastest growing group in the UK housing market

A new analysis of more than a decade of home mover records from TwentyCI, commissioned by Hillarys , reveals a sharp rise in single midlife movers signalling a demographic shift reshaping the UK property market and mirroring a cultural moment in which many people, particularly women, are embracing midlife...

Homeownership Dreams vs. Financial Reality: The Risks of 0% Deposit Mortgages

According to the latest data from Pepper Money's Specialist Lending Study , aspirations for homeownership remain strong, with 85% of Gen Zs hoping to own a home at some point. However, misunderstandings around mortgage requirements, lower financial resilience, and low confidence in the application process continue to hold many potential buyers back. Over a quarter of millennials who are not...

Looking for Property-Related Legal Advice? 3 Independent Advisors to Reach Out to

Property transactions involve significant financial commitments and legal risks, making independent legal advice (ILA) an important safeguard for individuals and businesses. ILA helps clarify obligations, protect against high-risk clauses, and meet lender requirements, ensuring informed and voluntary decisions. This article discusses the importance of taking legal advice for property matters...

Landlords still reluctant to go pet-friendly as Renters' Rights Act looms

New analysis from Inventory Base , a leading provider of inspection and compliance technology, reveals that despite the incoming Renters' Rights Act introducing significant changes around the rights tenants have to keep a pet in their home, there has still only been a marginal increase in the number of pet-friendly rental listings.

Inventory Base's analysis of current rental listings...

City house prices soar as coastal locations suffer decline

The latest research from Property DriveBuy reveals that house prices in UK cities are significantly outperforming both coastal and countryside locations, rising by an average of 3.4% over the past year, well ahead of the wider UK market which has seen growth of 2.5%. And while countryside homes have also seen a price increase, the nation's massively popular seaside hotspots have been stunned...

'Exhausted and understaffed': Estate agents warn of a staffing crisis as burnout surges across the industry

New research from Alto , the UK's most popular and fastest growing estate and lettings CRM, reveals a growing people crisis inside Britain's estate agencies - with burnout rising sharply and mid-sized firms struggling to keep hold of staff, just as a wave of new regulation and cost pressures hits the sector.

The findings come from the newly released Alto 2026 Agency Trends Report...

Homes with fewer listing photos priced £80,000 lower on average

The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed a stark disparity in asking prices depending on how extensively a property is marketed, with homes listed using four photos or fewer priced almost £80,000 lower on average than those benefiting from five or more images.

Benham and Reeves analysed current for-sale listings across England,...

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