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Zoopla Returns to Profit and Highlights AI-Driven Future for Agents
Zoopla has reported a return to profit and signalled increased investment in AI-driven tools for agents, with valuation leads and homeowner engagement both rising.
Scottish House Prices Rise 1.8% Over the Year to June
Average house prices in Scotland increased by 1.8% in the year to June, outpacing England and Wales, according to DJ Alexander Scotland figures.
Buy to Let Landlord Mortgage Options Broadened by Lenders
The Mortgage Works and Pepper Money have expanded their buy to let mortgage offerings, providing landlords with greater borrowing flexibility.
Government Pilots Digital Possession Service for County Courts
A digital possession service pilot for county court proceedings will launch this month, initially limited to social and community landlords in select areas of England and Wales.
Landlord Sales Agency Offers Tailored Solutions for Selling Multiple Buy-to-Lets
Landlord Sales Agency is offering landlords with several properties a tailored approach to selling, handling each property individually to maximise returns.
UK House Prices Record First Annual Fall Since 2023, Says Lloyds
Lloyds reports UK house prices fell 0.4% year-on-year in August, marking the first annual decline since November 2023 amid higher mortgage rates and market uncertainty.
England’s Housing Courts Overloaded Amid Surge in No-Fault Evictions
England’s housing courts are facing severe delays as a rise in no-fault evictions and landlords selling up push more renters into homelessness, according to Guardian Property.
Leasehold Campaigners Urge Action on £250 Ground Rent Cap
The National Leasehold Campaign has called on the Prime Minister to speed up the introduction of a £250 ground rent cap, aiming to help leaseholders facing financial pressures.
Former Helical Chief Mike Slade OBE Dies, Tributes Paid by Industry
Mike Slade OBE, former chief executive and chairman of Helical, has died. Slade was a prominent figure in the UK property sector, leading Helical for 35 years.
Government Confirms Launch Date for National Short-Term Lets Register
A national register for short-term and holiday lets in England will be fully operational by March 2027, the government has confirmed.
Former Spicerhaart Acquisitions Director Joins New M&A Venture
Joel Osbourne, former Spicerhaart acquisitions director, has joined Realise, a new M&A advisory venture for the property sector, launched by 2point0 Group.
UK House Prices See First Annual Decline Since 2023, Lloyds Data Shows
UK house prices have recorded their first annual fall since November 2023, with the average property price down 0.4% year-on-year, according to the latest Lloyds House Price Index.