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West Brom BS Reports 72% of New Homebuyer Mortgages to First-Time Buyers
West Brom Building Society completed over £1bn in new homeownership lending, with 72% of new homebuyer mortgages supporting first-time buyers, according to its latest annual results.
Rightmove: Bootle Leads UK Coastal Towns in Fastest Price Growth
Rightmove reports Bootle in Merseyside has the fastest rising average asking prices among UK coastal towns, with several seaside areas outpacing the national trend.
NRLA: Renters’ Rights Act May Limit Access for Financially Vulnerable Tenants
NRLA polling finds most landlords expect to become more selective under the Renters’ Rights Act, raising concerns for tenants with poor credit or limited guarantor access.
Alistair Scott Named Head of Delivery at Phoebus Software
Phoebus Software has appointed Alistair Scott as head of delivery to oversee its SaaS platform implementation and client transitions.
Gen H Expands Broker Support and Service Capabilities in 2026
Gen H has expanded its broker support team and introduced new roles to enhance service for intermediaries, according to sales and distribution director Sara Palmer.
HMRC Reports 3% Drop in UK Property Transactions for April 2026
HMRC data shows UK residential property transactions fell 3% in April 2026 compared to March, but remain significantly higher than a year ago.
Thousands of New Build London Homes Remain Unsold
Property agents report 22,000 new build homes in London have not found buyers, with demand for flats in the capital falling.
Merseyside Town Named Top Coastal Property Hotspot
A Merseyside town has been identified as a leading coastal property hotspot, with house prices rising 11% in one year, according to This Is Money Mortgages.
Police Record Over 154,000 Residential Burglaries in England and Wales
Police recorded 154,161 residential burglaries in England and Wales in the year to December 2025, a 12% decrease from the previous year.
First-Time Buyers Pay More for Larger Homes, Zoopla Data Shows
Zoopla data shows first-time buyers are purchasing homes £10,000 more expensive than last year, despite higher mortgage costs.
MPs Urge Government to Cap Leaseholder Ground Rents at £250
MPs are calling on the Government to introduce a £250 cap on ground rents for leaseholders by the end of next year, according to a report by This Is Money Mortgages.
£3.6m Funding Secured for Cambridge Medtech and Office Refurbishment
A £3.6 million facility will fund the conversion of a South Cambridgeshire commercial building into modern medtech and office space, targeting demand in the region's innovation sector.