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Pension Scheme Changes May Help Young People Buy Homes Faster
Research from Hymans Robertson finds that changes to pension scheme design could help young people save for a house deposit more quickly, potentially impacting the UK property market.
Survey Reveals Period Homes Cost More to Insure Across UK
A new analysis finds that period homes are more expensive to insure than post-1980 properties in every UK region, according to Uswitch buildings insurance quotes.
London Mayor Allocates £400,000 to Support Renters’ Rights
London Mayor Sadiq Khan will spend £400,000 to help tenants understand their rights, with most funds going to two organisations offering free advice.
Propertymark Urges Britons to Seek Agent Expertise for Overseas Purchases
Propertymark advises Britons buying property overseas to seek professional help, especially regarding regulations in unfamiliar locations.
Tech Platforms Launch Out-of-Hours Facilities Management Service
Two tech platforms have partnered to offer a new out-of-hours service for facilities management, according to Letting Agent Today.
Letting Agents Warned Over Ignoring Build To Rent Sector
A report claims letting agents may lose business if they ignore the Build To Rent sector, which is currently struggling.
AI-Generated Fake Documents Fuel Rise in Tenant Fraud, Report Finds
A report claims AI-generated fake documents are worsening tenant fraud in the UK, with potential losses to the private rented sector reaching up to £4.1 billion annually.
Mortgage Intermediaries See Surge in Activity Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Mortgage intermediaries experienced an unusually active start to 2026, with increased demand linked to geopolitical turmoil and swap rate volatility, according to IMLA.
New Marketing and Onboarding Rules for Agents Under Renters Rights Act
Letting agents must ensure both landlords and properties are listed on the database under new rules from the Renters Rights Act, according to Letting Agent Today.
Sadiq Khan Announces £400,000 Fund to Support Tenants and Tackle Rogue Landlords
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced £400,000 in funding to help tenants challenge rogue landlords and to train council officers on renters' rights.
Landlord Restrictions Hinder EV Charging Point Installation for Renters
New research highlights that landlord restrictions and installation costs are making it harder for renters to install EV charging points compared to homeowners.
Buy-to-Let Investors Eye ‘Unmortgageable’ UK Homes for Renovation
Research suggests 1.5 million UK homes are considered ‘unmortgageable’ by many lenders, presenting potential opportunities for buy-to-let investors willing to renovate.