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Home Sellers Face Seven-Month Wait to Exchange, Data Shows
New data reveals UK home sellers now face an average wait of seven months to exchange contracts, according to This Is Money Mortgages.
Report Finds Nine in Ten Leaseholders Regret Buying Their Home
A new report finds that nine in ten leaseholders regret buying their home, with issues such as unsafe cladding and rising service charges highlighted.
Hidden Costs of Retirement Properties Hinder Sales
A report highlights that hidden costs, such as laundry and sub-letting fees, can make retirement properties difficult to sell.
Government Consults on Judicial Review Reforms to Speed Up Housing Delivery
The UK Government has launched a consultation on extending judicial review reforms to major housing and infrastructure projects, aiming to reduce delays from legal challenges.
Neighbour’s Tree Roots Cause Driveway Damage: Insurance Claim Query
A homeowner asks if their insurer can pursue a claim against a neighbour after tree roots lift their drive and damage a wall.
First-Time Buyer Mortgage Applications Drop 9.1% in Q2 2026
First-time buyer mortgage applications fell by 9.1% in Q2 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, according to Yorkshire Building Society. Homemover applications also declined.
Nationwide Expands Loan-to-Income Limits for Movers and Remortgagers
Nationwide now allows eligible movers and remortgagers to borrow up to six times their income, with expanded criteria for both employed and self-employed applicants.
Government Issues Decision Letters on Local Government Reorganisation
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published decision letters on local government reorganisation for several English councils. The correspondence applies to multiple regions.
No Decision Yet on Local Government Reorganisation in West Sussex
The Secretary of State has informed West Sussex leaders that no decision has been made regarding local government reorganisation in the area, according to Gov.UK Housing.
No Decision Yet on Local Government Reorganisation in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
The Secretary of State has confirmed that no decision has been made regarding local government reorganisation in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough as of 16 July 2026.
Minister Issues Local Plan Intervention Letter for City of London
The Minister of State for Housing and Planning has written to the Planning Inspectorate regarding the City of London Corporation’s Local Plan, according to Gov.UK Housing.
Compact London Mews Home Featured in 1960s Films Listed for Sale
A compact home in a prestigious London mews, once featured in two 1960s films, is now up for sale.