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Barratt Redrow trims new homes target, citing planning delays
Barratt Redrow has lowered its homes target for the year ahead, blaming planning delays, despite completions rising 5% to 17,667 and pre-tax profits up around a third.
Rent inflation rises in England but slows in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
ONS data shows UK average private rent at £1,400 in August 2026, up 3.8% annually, with England accelerating while Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland slow.
UK house prices rise 1.4% to £273,000 despite inflation and rate pressures – ONS
ONS data shows average UK house prices up 1.4% to £273,000 in the year to July 2026, though London recorded its 11th consecutive month of annual price falls.
UK private rents rise 3.8% in August as growth accelerates – ONS
ONS data shows UK private rents rose 3.8% year-on-year in August to an average of £1,400, the highest annual inflation rate since December last year.
Jane Gregory appointed head of TMG Financial Services
TMG Financial Services has appointed Jane Gregory as its new head, recruiting her from The Right Mortgage Network, where she spent the past decade.
CPI inflation rise could push mortgage rates higher, experts warn
CPI inflation rose to 3.1% in the 12 months to August, and mortgage experts warn jittery markets could drive further rate hikes.
Inflation Rises to 3.1% in August, Putting Pressure on Bank of England
CPI inflation climbed to 3.1% in August, up from 2.9% in July, with the Bank of England's base rate decision due tomorrow.
First-tier Tribunal Cuts Landlord's Rent Below Existing Level After Section 13 Challenge
A London landlord seeking a rent increase via section 13 saw the tribunal set the rent at £1,950 — lower than the £2,066 the tenant was already paying.
Rent Increase Challenges to Move from First-tier Tribunal to Valuation Office
The government has confirmed that challenges to rent increases in England will transfer from the First-tier Tribunal to HMRC's Valuation Office, with the aim of faster determinations.
Former Together CEO Marc Goldberg Wins Outstanding Achievement Award at MSSLA 2026
Marc Goldberg, former chief executive of Together, received the outstanding achievement award at the Mortgage Strategy Specialist Lending Awards 2026, held at The Belfry.
Belvoir Stone and Stafford changes hands as property investor David Slann takes control
Property investor and former finance director David Slann has acquired Belvoir Stone and Stafford via a franchise resale, with plans to grow the managed portfolio.
Hawthorn Capital Acquires Xenia Property Group in UK Lettings Deal
Investment firm Hawthorn Capital has acquired Greater Manchester-based Xenia Property Group, a letting agency managing more than 4,000 units, for an undisclosed sum.