Rent growth accelerates as house price inflation slows – ONS

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The UK property market is currently performing in line with long-term expectations, buoyed by a stable economic environment, albeit one which is harsher than expected in the longer term. Despite some claims that the market is slowing, up-to-date data tells a more optimistic story. Sales activity remains robust despite elevated interest rates and inflation; rent…

Propertymark has “welcomed” the Government’s decision to widen the draconian new Rent Repayment Order regime, in a move that has surprised many in the property sector. After a ‘successful’ trial involving three councils, Ministers have confirmed the Rent Repayment Order scheme will be expanded to 41 local authorities. The changes allow councils to apply for…

Zoopla has renewed its contract with major housebuilder Persimmon Homes for three years. The firm will continue to list all its developments on the portal after a 46% increase in new home buyer leads over H2 2025 compared to the prior year. Invested heavily Zoopla says it has “invested heavily to unlock greater performance for…

Sarah Beeny has a new TV series about buying a property at auction, and the first episode airs this evening at 8pm. The Channel 4 series is called I Bought it at Auction with Sarah Beeny, and does exactly what it says on the tin, following real-life stories of buyers seeking a bargain and gambling…

Bradford Council is preparing to issue its first-ever landlord banning order after a council report concluded that fines alone are failing to control repeat rogue landlords. The report, which was compiled by its Regeneration and Environment Scrutiny Committee, reveals that since 2018, more than £2m in civil penalties have been issued to landlords who breached…