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Leasehold Properties Take Over 100 Days Longer to Sell, Says Spicerhaart
Spicerhaart Corporate Sales reports leasehold properties remain unsold for over 100 days longer than freeholds, highlighting delays and calls for leasehold reform.
Jefferies London Acquires Grange London to Expand Lettings Portfolio
Jefferies London has acquired Grange London, adding over 100 managed properties to its portfolio and expanding its presence in the capital's lettings market.
North-South Rental Yield Gap Narrows in Q2 2026, Reports Fleet Mortgages
Fleet Mortgages reports the North-South rental yield divide narrowed in Q2 2026, with average yields rising annually but falling quarter-on-quarter.
Spicerhaart Calls for Leasehold Reform as Sales Slow
Spicerhaart Corporate Sales has urged the next UK prime minister to prioritise leasehold reform, citing delays and barriers affecting leasehold property sales.
Manchester Overtakes London as Top Choice for Buy-to-Let Investors
A property app reports that 23% of investors on its platform are searching for property in Manchester, surpassing London’s 18%.
Property Videos Generate Six Times More Impressions, Data Shows
Estate agents using professionally produced property videos on social media saw around six times more impressions than those using static images, according to PropertyBox data.
Jefferies London Acquires Grange London to Expand Prime Lettings Portfolio
Jefferies London has acquired Grange London, adding over 100 managed properties to its portfolio and expanding its presence in the prime London lettings market.
Landlord Sales Slow as Market Adjusts to Renters’ Rights Act
The proportion of homes listed for sale by landlords fell in June, as the market adjusts to the Renters’ Rights Act. Landlord purchases outpaced sales for the first time since 2019.
Pensioner Renters in UK Expected to Triple by 2044, Says ABI Report
A new report projects the number of pensioner renters in the UK will more than triple by 2044, posing challenges for landlords and letting agents.
Overpricing Leaves 44% of UK Homes Unsold Over Three Years
Zoopla data shows 44% of UK homes listed for sale in the past three years remain unsold, with estate agents citing overpricing as a key factor.
Tax Uncertainty Slows UK Property Market, Says North London Agent
A north London estate agent reports that uncertainty over potential property tax changes is now the main factor affecting UK housing market activity.
Property Management Fees Rise Sharply in Midlands Over Past Decade
Property management fees in the Midlands have increased by an estimated 53.9% over the past decade, according to new research reported by Letting Agent Today.