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OMS Extends Technology Partnership with Brightstar Group
One Mortgage System (OMS) has extended its technology partnership with Brightstar Group, allowing Brightstar continued use of OMS’s CRM and workflow platform.
Smart Property Data Framework Promises Faster, Safer Transactions
Recent developments in smart property data schemes and the UK’s Smart Property Data Trust Framework sandbox aim to create a safer, faster, and more transparent housing ecosystem.
UK Construction Starts Fall Sharply, Glenigan Index Reports Ongoing Stagnation
UK construction starts dropped in July, with Glenigan reporting a 31% fall in residential starts in Q2 and ongoing uncertainty for recovery.
Lloyds HPI: UK House Prices Edge Up 0.2% in June
UK house prices rose by 0.2% in June, according to the latest Lloyds house price index. Northern Ireland saw the strongest annual growth, while southern England recorded declines.
Building Societies Provide Key Safeguard Against Scams, BSA Research Finds
New BSA research shows building society branches play a vital role in helping customers avoid scams, with in-person support offering an extra layer of protection.
LRG Completes Office Refurbishments with Focus on Sustainability
LRG has finished a series of office refurbishments and relocations across the UK, emphasising sustainable design and energy efficiency as part of a wider investment programme.
Sadiq Khan Announces Heat Ready London Plan for Overheating Homes
The Mayor of London has announced the Heat Ready London plan to address overheating in new-build homes, as landlords face EPC C targets by 2030.
UK House Prices Record First Monthly Rise Since Iran War Began
UK house prices rose by 0.2% in June, marking the first monthly increase since February, according to Lloyds. Regional growth varied, with declines in London and the south-east.
Landlord Group Responds to Claims of Greed in Deposit Disputes
A landlord association leader has rejected accusations of landlords making unreasonable deductions from tenant deposits, following criticism from Generation Rent.
Practical Ways to Keep UK Homes Cool During Summer Heatwaves
Guardian Property reports on low-cost and sustainable methods to keep UK homes cool during heatwaves, including external blinds and DIY solutions suitable for renters.
Process Reforms Could Release 260,000 Homes to UK Market
Research from Jackson-Stops suggests over 260,000 owner-occupied homes could enter the UK market within a year if homebuying process reforms reduce transaction uncertainty.
Labour MP Calls for Rent Controls to Ease Welfare Spending
Labour MP Margaret Mullane has proposed rent controls in the UK to reduce welfare costs and address tenant affordability, citing high private rents' impact on public finances.