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Mortgage Rates Surge Again as Major Lenders Reprice for Second Time This Month
NatWest, Santander, HSBC, Lloyds and TSB have raised fixed rates for a second time in September, adding fresh affordability pressure for buyers and landlords.
Lomond Acquires FHP Living Lettings Arm in Nottingham
Lomond has bought the residential lettings and property management arm of Nottingham agency FHP Living, transferring it into its John Shepherd brand.
Winkworth warns full-year profits will fall materially below expectations
Winkworth has warned full-year pre-tax profit will be materially below market expectations, despite lettings revenue rising 3% in the first half of 2026.
Illegal cannabis farms drive £9.4m in property claims
Insurers have reported £9.4m in claims linked to illegal cannabis farms since January 2022, with fire service callouts to suspected farms up 218% between 2015 and 2024.
UK Property Auction Sales Rise in 12 of 13 Regions, EIG Data Shows
Residential auction sales increased in 12 of 13 UK regions in the first half of 2026, according to EIG's Property Auction Insights report, with flats taking a growing share of transactions.
North East properties reach exchange fastest in England
Analysis by TwentyEA shows the North East records the fastest property transaction times in England, with 58.4% of sales reaching exchange within three months.
Property Firms in Financial Distress Rise, Red Flag Alert Shows
BTG's Red Flag Alert Index shows 7,641 real estate and property services businesses in critical financial distress in Q2 2026, up 6.8% year-on-year.
North East Leads England for Fastest Property Transactions, TwentyEA Data Shows
TwentyEA analysis shows the North East is England's fastest region to reach exchange, while lower-priced and freehold properties move notably quicker than higher-value and leasehold homes.
Cannabis farms on the rise as landlords face six-figure repair bills
Zurich UK data shows cannabis farm claims worth £9.4m since 2022, with fire callouts up 218% since 2015. Landlords are urged to tighten tenant checks.
Auction Sales Rise in 12 of 13 UK Regions as Flats Take Larger Share
EIG's latest Property Auction Insights shows residential auction sales rose in 12 of 13 regions in H1 2026, with flats reaching a record 27.2% of sales.
Nearly half of would-be buyers pause property plans ahead of Budget
Research by House Buyer Bureau finds 27% of buyers have paused plans and a further 21% are considering it, citing mortgage rate uncertainty ahead of the Budget.
PRS Ombudsman Compensation Limit 2026: Landlord & Tenant Guide
The PRS Ombudsman can award compensation of up to £25,000 to tenants and leaseholders, and membership is now a legal requirement for most private landlords in England. Here is how the scheme works, what the compensation limit covers and how to prepare for a complaint in 2026.