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UK Property Listings Rise Faster Than Sales, Conversion Rates Fall
New property listings in Great Britain increased more than sales agreed in July 2026, leading to a drop in the national conversion rate, according to Sprift.
Norfolk Estate Agent in Court Over £47,685 Fraud Allegations
A Norfolk estate agent has appeared in court accused of 19 counts of fraud by false representation, involving alleged withheld landlord payments and unprotected tenant deposits.
Family Support Now Central to UK Homeownership, Research Finds
New research from The Private Office shows most UK adults believe family financial support is now essential for young people to buy a home, with gifting for property deposits outpacing other reasons.
Average London Rent Now Requires £75,000 Annual Salary
The average annual salary needed to rent in London has risen to nearly £75,000, following a 4.2% monthly increase in average rents, according to Propertymark data.
Mayor of London Allocates £400,000 for Renters Rights Act Enforcement
The Mayor of London will spend £400,000 on recruiting and training Renters Rights Act enforcement officers and supporting tenant advice services across the capital.
New Listings Outpace Sales Agreed in July, Conversion Rate Falls
Sprift's July 2026 report shows new property listings rose faster than sales agreed, with the national conversion rate easing to 54.6%. Regional differences in conversion and price reductions remain marked.
Prime Central London Property Prices Down 23% Since 2015 Peak
Knight Frank reports average property prices in Prime Central London have fallen 23% since mid-2015, with annual declines continuing for 39 consecutive months.
Landlord Invests in 10% Loan Note Instead of Buying Another Rental
A landlord explains why he chose to invest in a 10% fixed coupon loan note rather than purchase another rental property, highlighting considerations for capital use after selling a property.
New Conveyancing Platform Aims to Reduce Land Registry Delays
A new software platform, RegLand, has been launched to help conveyancers identify Land Registry registration issues before submission, aiming to reduce delays and errors.
Prime London Property Market Sees Uptick After Quiet Year
Prime London property transactions rose in the three months to July, according to Knight Frank, following a subdued market last year.
Survey Finds Parents Typically Give £11,000 to Help Children Buy Homes
A survey reports that children typically receive £11,241 from parents to help with home purchases, with a quarter of adults saying they received financial support.
Thinktank: New Build Homes in South England Include £55,000 in Hidden Costs
The Centre for Policy Studies estimates that typical new build homes in southern England include around £55,000 in hidden costs, with charges for planning obligations and biodiversity net gain.