ONS: Mortgage Interest Payments Drive Higher Inflation for UK Households
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ONS: Mortgage Interest Payments Drive Higher Inflation for UK Households

ONS data shows mortgage interest payments were a significant factor in higher inflation for non-retired UK households in the year to June 2026, with private renters facing the highest inflation rate.

28 August 2026 · 1 min read
Lloyds' Amanda Bryden Moves to Accord as Buy-to-Let Trends Shift
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Lloyds' Amanda Bryden Moves to Accord as Buy-to-Let Trends Shift

Amanda Bryden's move from Lloyds to Accord Mortgages led this week's mortgage news, alongside analysis of mainstream limited company buy-to-let and updates on non-advised sales.

28 August 2026 · 2 min read
UK Residential Property Transactions Down 2% in July, Says HMRC
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UK Residential Property Transactions Down 2% in July, Says HMRC

HMRC reports a 2% fall in seasonally adjusted UK residential property transactions in July 2026 compared to June, with provisional figures subject to revision.

28 August 2026 · 2 min read
Government Introduces New Rules to Tackle Rogue Bailiffs
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Government Introduces New Rules to Tackle Rogue Bailiffs

The government has announced new regulations for private bailiffs in England and Wales, requiring accreditation and independent oversight to protect vulnerable people in debt.

28 August 2026 · 1 min read
Lewis Bradshaw Associates Remains Boutique Amid Tech Advances
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Lewis Bradshaw Associates Remains Boutique Amid Tech Advances

Lewis Bradshaw Associates, a London-based boutique brokerage, plans to remain small and relationship-driven while leveraging technology to streamline processes.

28 August 2026 · 2 min read
HMRC: Landlord Rental Income Plateaus at £59bn in 2024-25
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HMRC: Landlord Rental Income Plateaus at £59bn in 2024-25

HMRC data shows UK landlord rental income remained steady at £58.9bn in 2024-25, with London and the South East accounting for the largest share. Average landlord income reached a five-year high.

28 August 2026 · 2 min read
UK Property Transactions Dip in July, HMRC Data Shows Pent-Up Demand
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UK Property Transactions Dip in July, HMRC Data Shows Pent-Up Demand

HMRC data shows UK residential property transactions fell in July 2026 compared to June, but non-seasonally adjusted figures were higher than last year, indicating ongoing demand.

28 August 2026 · 1 min read
Access FS Sets Out Five-Year Growth Plan Focused on Advisers and AI
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Access FS Sets Out Five-Year Growth Plan Focused on Advisers and AI

Access FS has announced a five-year strategy centred on adviser recruitment, technology, and AI, including the relaunch of its Access Academy for new advisers.

28 August 2026 · 1 min read
Nearly Half of UK Sellers Face Broken Property Chains, Survey Finds
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Nearly Half of UK Sellers Face Broken Property Chains, Survey Finds

A survey by House Buyer Bureau found that 45% of UK home sellers in property chains experienced a break, with buyer indecision cited as the main cause.

28 August 2026 · 2 min read
Government Announces Crackdown on Rogue Builders with New Approved Scheme
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Government Announces Crackdown on Rogue Builders with New Approved Scheme

The Prime Minister has announced new measures to tackle rogue builders, including an official approved traders scheme and milestone-linked payment protections for homeowners.

28 August 2026 · 1 min read
Landlords Question EPC Impact of Plug-In Solar Panels
UK Property News

Landlords Question EPC Impact of Plug-In Solar Panels

A Nottingham landlord has asked whether plug-in solar panels can improve a property's EPC rating, according to Property118.

28 August 2026 · 1 min read
Landlords May Receive Requests for Plug-In Solar Panels
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Landlords May Receive Requests for Plug-In Solar Panels

Landlords may now be asked to approve plug-in solar panels at rented homes after the devices became legal across Great Britain this week.

28 August 2026 · 1 min read