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One in Eight New-Build Homes in England Unsold After Six Months
Research from Octane Capital shows that 13% of new-build homes in England remain unsold after six months, with developers slow to reduce asking prices.
Letting Agents Turn to AI to Manage AI-Generated Tenant Complaints
Letting agents are now using AI tools to help summarise and analyse tenant complaints that have been generated by AI, according to Property Industry Eye.
Construction Insolvencies Remain High, Raising Concerns for UK Housing Delivery
3,805 construction firms in England and Wales became insolvent in the year to June 2026, making construction the largest sector for company insolvencies, according to the Insolvency Service.
Demand for Tracker Mortgages Trebles Amid Market Changes
Demand for tracker mortgages has trebled, according to new figures reported by This Is Money Mortgages.
Void Periods Shorten Across England After Renters’ Rights Act
Void periods in England have shortened since the Renters’ Rights Act was introduced in May, with notable regional improvements, according to Rushbrook & Rathbone.
Zoopla: Flats Offer Growing Value as Demand Falls
Zoopla reports that flats are offering increasing value as buyers favour houses, with ongoing concerns about leasehold costs and upcoming government reforms.
Off-Market Keys Launches Platform for Discreet Property Sales
Off-Market Keys, developed by Jaiyn AI, has launched a platform for private property sales, allowing agents to represent both buyers and sellers and earn commission on off-market transactions.
Loc8me Appoints New COO to Support National Expansion
Student lettings agency Loc8me has appointed Wesley Brown as Chief Operating Officer to support its ongoing national growth and integration of recent acquisitions.
Housebuilders Maintain Prices Despite Delays in New-Build Sales
Many UK housebuilders are holding firm on new-build prices, even as a significant proportion of properties remain unsold for months, according to analysis by Octane Capital.
Court-Won Boundary Dispute Costs Remain Unpaid
A property owner who won a boundary dispute in court reports not having recovered any costs yet, with delays in payment remaining unexplained.
Tracker Mortgage Applications Triple as Borrowers Respond to Rate Uncertainty
Applications for tracker mortgages rose more than threefold in April, as borrowers reconsidered fixed-rate products amid economic uncertainty and changing mortgage pricing.
Tenant Reflects on Garden Use and Lease Terms in UK Rental
A Guardian columnist discusses her experience with garden upkeep as a renter, referencing tenancy agreement terms and landlord involvement.