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Dwelly Acquires Multi-Branch Lettings Agency Move
Dwelly has acquired Move, a lettings agency with branches in Cheltenham, Gloucester and Worcester. Move founder George Tatham-Losh will step back following the acquisition.
Knight Frank Strengthens Super-Prime Lettings Team in London and Home Counties
Knight Frank has expanded its super-prime lettings team in South West London and the Home Counties, appointing Francesca Levy to lead growth strategy.
RICS Reports Ongoing Pressure in UK Lettings Market
RICS states the UK lettings sector remains under pressure, with rising tenant demand and negative landlord instructions, according to its latest market snapshot.
Barriers to Foreign National Lending in UK Property Market Highlighted
A report outlines ongoing challenges for foreign nationals seeking property finance in the UK, with mainstream lenders often declining such cases due to compliance and documentation issues.
Zoopla: Rent Rises Hit Tenants in Cheapest Areas Hardest
Zoopla analysis finds tenants in areas with rents below £750 pcm are experiencing bigger rent rises, according to Letting Agent Today.
Vida Rebrands Later-Life Mortgages as Next Chapter Lending
Vida has rebranded its later-life mortgage offering as Next Chapter Lending, introducing updated criteria for older first-time buyers, home movers, and borrowers with loans extending into retirement.
Average Monthly Rents in England Now 13 Times Higher Than in 1988
Generation Rent reports that average monthly rents in England have risen to £1,442, thirteen times higher than in 1988, following changes brought by the 1988 Housing Act.
Vida Updates Lending Criteria to Support Later Life Borrowers
Vida has launched its Next Chapter Lending proposition, updating criteria to support older first-time buyers, mid-life movers, and those remortgaging in retirement.
Recognise Bank’s Bridging Balances Double as Gross Lending Rises 51%
Recognise Bank’s gross lending rose 51% to £306.7m in the year to March 2026, with bridging finance driving growth. London remains the bank’s largest regional market.
YBS Commercial Launches MUFB Tracker; Zephyr Cuts HMO and MUFB Rates
YBS Commercial has introduced a three-year tracker for MUFBs, while Zephyr Homeloans has reduced rates on large HMO and MUFB tracker products.
Scottish Rents Rise Sharply, Affordability Concerns Persist
New figures show average rents in Scotland rose 7.7% in one month, with higher salaries now needed to secure rental properties.
HMOs Remain Strong for Yields, but Market Grows More Complex
Recent research shows HMOs continue to deliver higher yields than non-HMO properties, but increased regulation and professionalisation are changing the landscape for landlords and agents.