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Your Move Williams Rose Acquires 250-Property Lettings Portfolio
Your Move Williams Rose has acquired a 250-property landlord portfolio from Assured Property Rentals in Keynsham, marking the seventh franchise partner acquisition by LSL Estate Agency Franchising this year.
Handling Disputed Damage Deposits: A Letting Agent’s Playbook
Disputed damage deposits are a common challenge for letting agents. This guide covers the end-to-end process, from check-out to adjudication, with actionable steps to protect all parties and ensure compliance with UK law.
Property Industry Eye Reports on Latest Sector Appointments
Property Industry Eye has published a report on recent appointments within the property industry. The article covers comings and goings relevant to the sector.
Landlord Possession Claims Rise Following Renters’ Rights Changes
Government figures show accelerated landlord possession claims increased by 16% year-on-year between April and June 2026.
Lomond Targets Further Estate Agency Acquisitions Under New CEO
Lomond is seeking further estate agency acquisitions as its new Group CEO officially begins. The company’s growth plans were reported by Property Industry Eye.
Your Move Williams Rose Acquires Assured Property Rentals Portfolio
Your Move Williams Rose has expanded its lettings business by acquiring Assured Property Rentals in Keynsham, taking on a 250-property landlord portfolio.
Major Lenders Raise Mortgage Rates, Impacting Autumn Housing Market
Major UK lenders including HSBC, Barclays, and NatWest have increased mortgage rates in response to rising swap rates, potentially affecting buyer affordability this autumn.
Eviction Disputes Increase as Landlords Leave UK Rental Market
Eviction disputes are rising in the UK rental sector, with landlords facing more challenges and costs as tenants contest possession. Thackray Williams reports a sharp rise in landlord instructions.
UK Housing Market Faces Uncertainty as Mortgage Rates Rise
The UK housing market is entering a critical period as major lenders raise mortgage rates and key economic decisions approach.
Eviction Disputes Drive Up Costs and Delays for Landlords
A leading law firm reports rising landlord costs and delays in the UK rental sector due to increased eviction disputes and tenant challenges following the Renters’ Rights Act.
Derelict Properties in South East Command Nearly £240,000
New figures show derelict properties in the South East are attracting average asking prices of £237,500, with typical prices across Britain at £122,500.
Propertymark Warns of 'Crunch Time' for UK Housing Market
Propertymark has warned that the UK housing market faces a critical period due to upcoming Bank of England rate decisions and the Autumn Budget.