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Dozens of UK Homes Targeted in Title Hijack Fraud Attempts
Fraudsters attempted to hijack 55 UK properties by impersonating owners between April 2025 and March 2026, according to HM Land Registry data.
AI Platform Launches to Match Sellers with Personal Estate Agents
A new AI-powered platform, PersonalEstateAgent.com, has launched to connect home sellers with personal estate agents based on personality compatibility.
Rightmove Analysis Highlights Regional Differences in Property Value
Rightmove's analysis shows that the average UK asking price secures vastly different property types across regions, from five-bedroom houses in the North to studio flats in London.
Creswick Estates Rebrands as Edward Creswick & Sons After Nearly 40 Years
Burnham-on-Sea estate agency Creswick Estates Ltd has rebranded as Edward Creswick & Sons after almost 40 years, continuing operations with the same leadership and joining The Guild of Property Professionals.
O’Riordan Bond Acquires Albion Knights Lettings in Northampton
O’Riordan Bond has acquired Albion Knights Lettings, adding over 200 managed properties in Northampton and expanding its portfolio to around 1,500 properties.
Report Calls on Tories and Reform to Act on London Housing Crisis
A new report urges the Conservatives and Reform UK to use existing powers to address London's housing crisis, outlining proposals for regeneration, brownfield development, and planning reform.
Letting Agents Advised to Prepare Landlords for Making Tax Digital Changes
Propertymark urges letting agents to discuss upcoming Making Tax Digital changes with landlords as lower income thresholds will soon apply to more property owners.
Nationwide Reports Flat House Prices and Uncertain Market Outlook
Nationwide reports UK house prices remained flat in June at £277,484, with annual growth rising to 2.2%. The housing market outlook remains uncertain.
Owner Impersonation Fraud Cases Highlight Risks in UK Property Market
Figures reveal 55 cases of owner impersonation fraud in UK property sales over 12 months, with mortgage-free, rented, or empty homes seen as particularly vulnerable.
Andy Burnham Outlines Major Council Housebuilding Plans
Andy Burnham has proposed the largest council housebuilding programme since the post-war era, aiming to reduce reliance on private landlords and address the UK's housing crisis.
Unexpected Rise in Leaseholder Service Charges Reported
Two out of five leaseholders report unexpected increases in service charges, according to a new survey of 2,000 leaseholders, with service charges identified as the most frequently rising cost.
What Letting Agency Owners Do After Selling Their Businesses
Adam Walker reports that former letting agency owners often pursue new business ventures, property development, or part-time roles after selling, rather than retiring or making extravagant purchases.