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Older Renters Face Shortage of Suitable Homes, Propertymark Warns
Propertymark reports a decline in suitable rental homes for older and disabled renters, with demand expected to rise as the UK population ages.
Bill Butler Named as Government’s Preferred Candidate for Local Audit Office Chair
Bill Butler has been announced as the government’s preferred candidate for Chair of the Local Audit Office, subject to Parliamentary hearing. The appointment is for a five-year term.
Mortgage Fraud Rises Across All Categories in Early 2026
Mortgage fraud increased in all reported categories in early 2026, with identity fraud on mortgage applications up 36% year-on-year, according to Cifas data.
Propertymark Warns Landlord Database Could Burden Letting Agents
Propertymark has cautioned that the planned landlord database could add significant data entry and compliance burdens for letting agents unless designed to integrate with existing systems.
London Renters Now Need £74,520 Salary for Average Property
Prospective tenants in London now require a £74,520 annual salary to afford the average rental property, according to Propertymark figures reported by Property Industry Eye.
UK House Price Growth Slows to Weakest Rate Since 2023
Annual UK house price growth slowed to its weakest rate since November 2023 in July, with average prices broadly unchanged and regional differences persisting.
Winkworth Begins High Court Action Against Non-Executive Chair
Winkworth has initiated High Court proceedings against its non-executive chair, Simon Agace, over alleged breaches of confidentiality and director duties.
UK House Price Growth Stalls as Market Activity Remains Subdued
The Lloyds House Price Index shows UK house price growth at its slowest since November 2023, with average prices largely unchanged and market activity subdued.
IMLA Conference for New Mortgage Industry Joiners Set for 23 June in Cardiff
The IMLA 'Encouraging New Talent' conference will take place on 23 June at Cardiff City Stadium, aimed at professionals new to the mortgage sector.
London Renters Now Need £75,000 Salary for Average Rental
Propertymark data shows London renters now need a £74,520 salary to afford the average rental, following a 4.2% monthly rise in rents.
Stoke-on-Trent Council Announces Major Crackdown on HMO Sector
Stoke-on-Trent council has unveiled strict new measures to limit the growth of HMOs, including caps by ward and a proposed city-wide licensing scheme.
Rental Fraud Costs Landlords £9,600 Per Tenancy, Goodlord Warns
Fraudulent tenancy applications are costing UK landlords and letting agents £9,600 per tenancy, with cases rising 40% in the past year, according to Goodlord research.