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House Hunt Moves from Spreadsheets to Alto CRM for Student Lettings
Selly Oak lettings agency House Hunt has adopted Alto's CRM platform to replace manual processes and support its growing student HMO portfolio.
UK House Prices Remain Flat as Market Growth Slows to Three-Year Low
UK house prices were unchanged in July, with annual growth at its slowest since November 2023, according to Lloyds data.
First-Time Buyers See Opportunity as House Prices Stall Despite Rate Rises
First-time buyers may benefit from stalled house price growth, despite higher mortgage rates and increased monthly repayments, according to a report from The Negotiator.
West Brom Building Society Updates LTI Criteria for Borrowers
West Brom Building Society has revised its loan-to-income (LTI) policy, allowing higher borrowing limits for first-time buyers and homemovers. The changes are aimed at improving mortgage access amid affordability challenges.
Average London Rent Now Requires £75,000 Salary, Says Propertymark
Propertymark reports tenants now need nearly £75,000 annual salary to rent an average London property, as rents in the capital rise 4.2% month-on-month.
Energy-Efficiency Rules Unlikely to Cause Mass Landlord Exit, Report Finds
A Resolution Foundation report finds new energy-efficiency requirements are unlikely to trigger a mass exodus of landlords from the UK private rented sector.
Open Data Milestone Achieved in UK Home Buying Process
Proptech firm Kotini has demonstrated secure, reusable access to HM Land Registry data, marking a significant step for open data in the UK property sector.
West Brom Building Society Raises LTI Limits for Buyers
West Brom Building Society has updated its loan-to-income policy, allowing higher borrowing limits for applicants earning over £40,000, subject to affordability and lending criteria.
UK Housing Market Experiences Slowest Price Growth in Over Two Years
Annual price growth in the UK housing market is now at its slowest for over two and a half years, according to Landlord Today.
Landlord Faces Consequences After Ignoring Council Waste Advice
A landlord has faced consequences after ignoring council waste advice, following complaints from neighbours, according to Landlord Today.
Stoke-on-Trent Council Plans City-Wide Crackdown on HMO Conversions
Stoke-on-Trent council is proposing a city-wide Article 4 Direction to restrict converting family homes into HMOs without planning permission.
Offa Joins Knowledge Bank to Expand Access to Sharia-Compliant Finance
Islamic lender Offa has joined Knowledge Bank, allowing brokers to more easily compare its Sharia-compliant product criteria. Offa recently launched a home purchase plan and acquired a Sharia-compliant home finance portfolio.