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24-Hour Online Property Event to Raise Funds for Charity
The 24-Hour Open House, a live online event for property professionals, will run from 3-4 September to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now and Andy’s Man Club.
Rightmove Expands AI Search Tool to Individual Property Listings
Rightmove has extended its AI-powered conversational search tool to individual property listings, enabling buyers and renters to ask questions and receive instant responses based on listing and local area data.
Paragon Backs £5.32m Kelham Island Apartment Scheme in Sheffield
Paragon Development Finance has provided £5.32 million to support a 43-apartment and four-unit commercial scheme in Sheffield's Kelham Island, led by Catherall Developments.
UK House Prices and Market Activity Show Signs of Stabilising
RICS survey shows UK house prices and market activity are stabilising, with improved buyer enquiries and tenant demand, but supply remains tight.
Key Features of Top-Performing Estate Agency Websites Revealed
A report highlights nine strategies that set the best estate agency websites apart, including strong calls to action, visible social proof, and local SEO focus.
Most Tenants Unaware of Renters’ Rights Act, TDS Research Finds
A TDS Charitable Foundation survey found 69% of private renters in England were unaware of the Renters’ Rights Act before its first phase came into force.
RICS Survey Predicts Subdued UK Home Sales Over Next Year
RICS data shows UK estate agents face subdued transaction volumes over the next 12 months, with house prices and sales activity remaining under pressure.
Buyer Demand for UK Property Falls, With Southern Regions Most Affected
New figures show a 1.1% drop in homebuyer demand in England from April to June, with southern counties seeing the steepest declines and some northern and Midlands areas showing growth.
Legal and Tax Pressures Prompt Shift from Residential to Commercial Investment
Propertymark reports that increasing tax and legal obligations are leading some residential landlords to consider commercial property investment.
Atelier Lends £16m for Cambridge Student Housing Refurbishment
Atelier has provided a £16 million loan to refurbish a 150-bed student accommodation scheme in Cambridge, with phased completion set for 2026 and 2027.
Art Division Marks 25 Years Supporting Letting Agencies
Art Division, a digital marketing agency, celebrates 25 years in business, now working with around 100 agencies and 180 branches.
Redwood Bank Completes £1.47m Refinance on Rural Farm Portfolio
Redwood Bank has completed a £1.47 million refinance on a rural working farm, secured against industrial units valued at £2.5 million. The deal highlights challenges in rural property finance.