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Lloyds HPI: UK House Prices Remain Flat in July Amid Regional Variations
Lloyds' latest house price index shows average UK house prices flatlined in July, with notable regional differences in growth and declines.
Average Parental Support for UK Homebuyers Reaches £11,241
New research finds UK homebuyers receiving parental help get an average of £11,241, with only one in seven adults benefiting from such support.
Lloyds Reports Stagnant UK House Prices as Swap Rates Drop
Lloyds' latest house price index shows UK house prices remained flat in July 2026, with regional differences and a slight annual growth of 0.1%.
Coventry BS and Rely Announce Reductions in Mortgage and BTL Rates
Coventry Building Society and Rely have reduced rates across residential and buy-to-let mortgage products, with changes affecting a range of fixed deals for landlords and first-time buyers.
Parental Support Aids UK Adults Facing Housing Affordability Pressures
Research finds UK adults are increasingly relying on parental support, with housing affordability a key driver and average sums exceeding £11,000.
Leek Building Society Updates Mortgage Criteria Across Multiple Areas
Leek Building Society has introduced eight changes to its mortgage criteria, affecting residential and specialist cases. Updates include revised income rules, reduced lease terms, and expanded warranty panels.
MPs Urge Faster Leasehold and Commonhold Reform to Protect Leaseholders
A Housing Committee report calls for the UK government to accelerate leasehold and commonhold reforms, including earlier ground rent caps and regulation of property management agents.
Government Confirms No Assessment of Tenants’ AI Use in Housing Disputes
The government has admitted it has not assessed how tenants use AI to challenge landlords and letting agents in housing disputes, according to a parliamentary answer.
Labour’s Renters’ Rights Act Introduces New PRS Database
Labour’s Renters’ Rights Act has introduced a new Private Rented Sector database requiring landlords to register properties and upload compliance documents.
Rental Yields Hold Steady as 84% of Landlords Remain Profitable
Average UK rental yields remained stable at 6.5% in Q1 2025, with 84% of landlords reporting profitability, according to Pegasus Insight data.
Ben Nichols Appointed CEO of RAW Capital Partners as Tim Parkes Steps Down
Ben Nichols has been named CEO of RAW Capital Partners, succeeding co-founder Tim Parkes, who will remain as senior adviser and chair of the RAW Mortgage Fund board.
Former Pubs in England Converted Into Homes Now for Sale
Several former pubs across England, including properties in Northumberland, London, Surrey, Dorset, and Islington, are now on the market as residential homes.