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Brinkleys Adopts Tech Solutions to Meet Rental Sector Compliance Demands
Brinkleys Estate Agents has implemented new technology and systems to address compliance challenges in the UK rental sector, focusing on proactive risk management and efficiency.
Build-to-Rent Starts Drop Sharply Across UK, Savills Data Shows
Savills figures reveal an 84% fall in build-to-rent starts outside London and a 79% national decrease in new build-to-rent homes in the year to June 2026.
Over Half of Homes for Sale See Asking Price Cuts, Says Agency Boss
More than half of homes for sale have had their asking prices reduced, according to a leading estate agency chief. The trend follows a slowdown in house price growth reported by Nationwide.
Taylor Wimpey Reduces Expected Housing Completions Amid Challenging Market
Taylor Wimpey has lowered its projected new-build completions for this year, citing a challenging property market and calling for more government support for buyers.
Landlord Possession Instructions Surge Before Section 21 Deadline
Landlord Action reports a 28% rise in landlord possession instructions ahead of the 31st July Section 21 deadline, with many cases now reliant on revised Section 8 grounds.
Four Lenders Announce New Buy-to-Let Mortgage Deals
Four buy-to-let lenders have introduced new mortgage deals, including a 4.19% two-year tracker and a 4.74% five-year fixed rate, with some lenders reducing selected rates.
Landlords Accelerate Possession Claims Ahead of Section 21 Deadline
Landlords increased possession proceedings in July to meet the Section 21 court deadline, with a 28% rise in instructions compared to last year, according to Landlord Action.
Norfolk Estate Agent Pleads Guilty to £47,685 Client Fraud
A Norfolk estate agent has admitted to defrauding landlords and tenants of nearly £50,000 over seven years, raising concerns about client money protection in the lettings sector.
UK House Prices Show Quarterly Growth After Previous Decline
Average UK house prices rose by 0.3% to £305,092 in Q1 2026 after a 0.5% fall in Q4 2025, according to research cited by Property118.
Major Independent Agency Acquires Rival Operation
A major independent agency has acquired a rival operation, according to Letting Agent Today.
Albany Lettings Acquires Hadden Rankin to Expand Edinburgh Portfolio
Albany Lettings has acquired Hadden Rankin Property Management, marking its second Edinburgh property management acquisition of 2026.
Section 21 Deadline Drives Sharp Rise in Possession Claims
Landlords rushed to issue possession claims before the Section 21 deadline, with Landlord Action reporting a 28% year-on-year increase in instructions in July.