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Barclays Unveils Fast-Track Remortgage Service for Quicker Completions
Barclays is launching a Fast-Track Remortgage service on 7 September, aiming to speed up remortgaging for eligible customers with offers possible within 24 hours.
Parents Face £17bn Annual Cost from Adult Children Returning Home
Parents whose adult children move back home could face £17bn in extra living costs annually, according to research by Key Equity Release.
Hanley Economic Launches Shared Ownership Mortgages for Foreign Nationals
Hanley Economic Building Society has introduced shared ownership mortgage products for foreign nationals in the UK, with no minimum residency period required.
CAPC Joins Rosemount Financial Solutions as Appointed Representative
Christopher Allen Private Clients (CAPC) has become an appointed representative of Rosemount Financial Solutions, expanding the network's adviser base.
Croydon Landlord Licensing Delay Raises Legal Concerns
Landlords in Croydon cannot apply for new property licences until the schemes start, following a council delay, leading to warnings of legal uncertainty.
Rent Tribunal Cases Rise Sharply After Renters’ Rights Act
New data shows a significant increase in rent tribunal cases following the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act, with industry experts noting a shift in power towards tenants.
Fake 10 Downing Street Listing on Booking.com Raises Security Concerns
A fake listing for 10 Downing Street was created and paid for on Booking.com, highlighting security issues on the platform, according to a Which? investigation.
UK Property Agents to Face New Harassment Liability from October 2026
Estate and letting agents in the UK will have expanded legal obligations on workplace harassment from October 2026, following new legislation.
Alto Unveils AI Tools to Automate Tasks for Letting Agents
Property software firm Alto has launched six AI features to automate routine tasks for estate and letting agents, including appraisals, listings, and sales tracking.
UK Auction House Performance Index Ranks Leading Operators for 2026
A new index from UncommonDeal ranks 12 UK property auction houses by performance, buyer fees, and investor suitability, with Allsop, Savills Auctions, and SDL Property Auctions leading.
Fixed-Term Tenancies Abolished: Managing Periodic-Only Lettings in 2026
From May 2026, all ASTs in England will become periodic-only under the Renters’ Rights Act. Letting agents must adapt to new rules for renewals, notice periods, and fee structures. Here’s how to stay compliant and profitable.
UK Mortgage Approvals Drop to 56,100 in July
UK mortgage approvals for house purchases fell to 56,100 in July, down from 58,200 in June, according to Bank of England data reported by PropertyWire.