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BBC Investigation Reveals Drug Gangs Forcing Tenants to Live as Prisoners
A BBC investigation has found hundreds of UK homes taken over by drug gangs, with tenants forced to live as prisoners. Police in London recorded 1,539 incidents of 'cuckooing' between May 2025 and April 2026.
Rightmove to Exit FTSE 100 After Share Price Decline
Rightmove is set to be removed from the FTSE 100 index on 22 June following a sharp fall in its share price over the past year.
MPs Urge Stamp Duty Reform to Boost Housing Market Activity
A cross-party committee of MPs has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to review stamp duty, warning it restricts market activity and homeownership.
Leadership Changes at Chestertons, Moveli, and Lawsons & Daughters
Chestertons has promoted Katinka Hill to head of lettings, Moveli welcomes Trevor Banbury, and Lawsons & Daughters appoints Paul Cook and Anthony Wozniak to senior roles.
Communication Remains Top Complaint Against Conveyancers, Report Finds
A recent report highlights that poor communication is the main complaint made to the Ombudsman about lawyers, particularly in the conveyancing process.
Shadow Housing Secretary Criticises Government’s 1.5m Homes Target
Shadow housing secretary James Cleverly has called the government’s 1.5 million new homes target 'nonsense', urging focus on practical support for housebuilding.
Leaseholders and Lobby Group Dispute Over Leasehold Reforms
Leaseholders have criticised a lobby group for opposing government leasehold reforms. The National Leasehold Campaign has responded to a freeholder group's challenge to the reforms.
Social Housing Backlog Could Take 119 Years to Clear, Says Shelter
Shelter reports over 1.3 million households are waiting for social housing in England, with just 12,198 new homes built last year. At this rate, the backlog could take 119 years to clear.
Trustpilot Reviews Highlight Key Challenges Facing UK Landlords
Recent Trustpilot reviews reveal that UK landlords are facing uncertainty due to tax changes, increased regulation, and higher borrowing costs, according to Property118.
Landlords Face Challenges Selling Tenanted Properties After Section 21 Abolition
Since Section 21 was abolished on 1 May 2026, landlords have faced increased challenges when selling tenanted properties, with compliance and eviction processes becoming more complex.
Ampla Finance Rebrands as Untangled, Plans Market Expansion
Ampla Finance has rebranded as Untangled, signalling a new focus on customer needs and plans for expansion into additional specialist lending markets.
Scotland Leads UK in Monthly Rental Growth at 7.7%
Scotland saw the highest monthly rental growth in the UK at 7.7% from April to May, with average rents reaching £1,257, according to Propertymark figures.