Mortgage approvals dip – industry reaction

Property management giant FirstPort is again in the firing line with Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook (main picture) saying he is not satisfied with the firm’s response to complaints. Martin King, MD, FirstPort Pennycook met with FirstPort MD Martin King recently to discuss MPs’ concerns, and said afterwards he was unconvinced by the answers he received….

Steve Reed says rent controls are not under consideration, despite Rachel Reeves remarks Author: Gemma Discover more from Sovereign Prime Property Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe

The Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 represents a major shift for the private rented sector and DJ Alexander Scotland MD, Kevin Fraser (pictured), has warned landlords must prepare now as renting properties has ‘never been more complex.’ According to Fraser, many landlords may not fully understand the implications of the new legislation, which is being phased…

The Renters’ Rights Act risks failing to deliver on its promises because of ‘dangerously low’ awareness levels among tenants about their new rights when the landmark reforms come into force in May, the TDS Charitable Foundation has warned. Dr Jennifer Harris, Head of Policy and Research, TDS Group Dr Jennifer Harris, Head of Policy, Research…

Snippets of industry news: UK Sotheby’s International Realty appoints Alex Isidro as MD; Lomond appoints Kate Swann as chair to the board; Kitty Halley appointed partner of Harding Green Author: Gemma Discover more from Sovereign Prime Property Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe

Carter Jonas has recorded a huge profit jump of 31% as well as turnover growth of 9.6%, its latest results reveal. Operating profit after tax in the year to April 2025 was £18.8 million, and turnover up from £85.74 million to £93.96 million And the firm, which has 34 offices, has pointed to “tighter cost…