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Pivotal Maintains Entrepreneurial Focus Amid Ongoing Acquisition Drive
Pivotal plans to continue its acquisition strategy while preserving its entrepreneurial culture, according to CEO Mayank Prakash. The group has acquired 25 firms since 2021.
Recognise Bank Plans Entry Into Regulated Bridging Market
Recognise Bank is preparing to launch a regulated bridging proposition, according to its CEO. The bank has applied for a variation of permissions to support this move.
ONS Reports UK Rents Rise as House Price Growth Slows
ONS data shows average UK private rents rose by 3.3% to £1,388 in the year to June, while house price growth in England slowed sharply.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves Rules Out Help to Buy Scheme Revival
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has indicated there will be no revival of the Help to Buy scheme, citing defence spending as the government's top priority.
Gleeson and Lloyds Living Agree Deal for 104 New Midlands Rental Homes
Gleeson Homes and Lloyds Living have agreed to deliver 104 new private rental homes across two Midlands developments. The deal highlights differences between corporate and private landlord investment models.
Landlords Can Sell Properties Without Evicting Tenants, Says Agency
Landlord Sales Agency reports that landlords can sell properties with tenants in situ, avoiding eviction and vacant possession. The agency describes a recent case where all parties agreed to a sale.
Research Finds One in Five Landlords Lack Trust in Letting Agents
A survey by The Letting Partnership found that 19% of landlords in England do not trust letting agents to handle rental income and deposits correctly.
Survey Reveals Regional Split on Annual Property Tax Proposal
A survey of 2,203 UK adults shows regional differences in support for replacing council tax and stamp duty with an annual property tax based on home values.
UK Property Firm Insolvencies Reach Highest Level in a Decade
More than 760 UK property companies have become insolvent so far this year, marking the fastest rate of insolvencies in a decade, according to analysis reported by The Negotiator.
Estate Agents Pay Higher Car Insurance Premiums, Study Finds
A study has found that estate agents face above-average car insurance premiums compared to many other professions, with female estate agents paying more than their male counterparts.
Majority of UK Landlords Report Rise in Tenant Fraud
A survey of 1,000 UK landlords found 77% believe tenant fraud has increased in the past three years, with significant financial impacts reported.
ONS: UK Annual House Price Growth Slows to 2.7% in May 2026
ONS data shows UK annual house price growth slowed to 2.7% in May 2026, with regional differences across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.