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Barclays Report Highlights Delays and Affordability Pressures in UK Property Market
Barclays' latest Property Insights report finds widespread delays in property transactions and ongoing affordability challenges for buyers and renters across the UK.
Offr and PropertyStream Launch Transact Digital Platform for Agents
Offr, backed by Barclays, and PropertyStream have launched Transact, a white-labelled digital platform for estate agents to manage property transactions online.
Over Half of Aspiring UK Buyers Doubt They Will Ever Own a Home
More than half of aspiring UK homebuyers believe they will never own a property, with financial barriers and market conditions cited as key obstacles, according to HomeOwners Alliance research.
Landlord and Property Firm Fined £63,000 for Unsafe HMO in Kensington
A landlord and property management company have been fined £63,000 for operating an unlicensed HMO with serious safety failings in Kensington and Chelsea.
Mortgage Innovation & Technology Live 2026 Returns to London
Mortgage Innovation & Technology Live 2026 will take place on 13 October 2026 at County Hall, London, alongside the return of the Mortgage Innovation & Technology Awards.
Fine & Country and Leaf Living Announce Senior Appointments
Fine & Country has appointed Sébastien Tedesco as consultant and advisor to support its expansion in France. Leaf Living has named David Mullin as chief financial officer.
UK Build-to-Rent Investment Hits £3bn in Strong First Half of 2026
UK build-to-rent investment reached £3bn in H1 2026, the second-strongest start on record, with multifamily and single-family portfolios driving growth.
PropertyStream and Offr Launch TRANSACT Platform for Agents
PropertyStream and Offr have launched TRANSACT, a new transaction management platform for estate agents, supporting sales, lettings, auctions, and new homes.
Fixed Mortgage Rates See Fastest Drop in Nearly Two Years
Fixed mortgage rates in the UK fell at their fastest monthly pace since October 2024, with both two- and five-year fixed rates dropping to their lowest since March 2026.
Solo First-Time Buyers Face Nearly a Decade of Saving for Deposits
Research shows solo first-time buyers in England need almost a decade to save for a deposit and moving costs, with significant regional differences in savings timelines.
Balbec Capital Acquires Specialist Lender Funding 365
Balbec Capital has acquired Funding 365, including its origination platform and loan portfolio. The management team will remain in place under the new ownership.
UK Fixed Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level Since March 2026
UK fixed mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest since March 2026, with both two- and five-year averages dropping in early July. Product availability has also increased for a third month.