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Prime Central London Market Dominated by International Buyers
At the upper end of Prime Central London, particularly above £15–20 million, international buyers have historically dominated the market.
Estate Agents Report Summer Slowdown Amid Hot Weather
A survey finds most UK estate agents expect weaker property market activity this summer, with hot weather and school holidays cited as key factors.
Calls for Government Action as UK Property Market Faces Stagnation
A month into the new Prime Minister's tenure, concerns are raised over slow property transactions and lack of government action to stimulate the UK housing market.
LRG Acquires Historic Henry Adams Estate Agency
LRG has acquired the residential agency business of Henry Adams, expanding its presence across Sussex, Surrey, and Hampshire. Henry Adams operates 16 offices in the region.
Government Proposes Stronger Planning Powers for Mayors Across England
The government is consulting on new powers for mayors in England to take charge of major planning decisions, aligning them with the Mayor of London's existing authority.
Suzy Lamplugh Trust Offers Free Bystander Training for Harassment Prevention
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust has launched free bystander intervention training across Britain, aimed at empowering individuals to support victims of public harassment.
Prime Central London Property Values Hit by Tax Changes and Oversupply
Recent tax changes and oversupply have impacted Prime Central London property values, with some real values down by as much as 25%, according to The Negotiator.
Rental Yields Near 7% in Newcastle, Portsmouth, and Manchester
New research reveals Newcastle upon Tyne leads UK rental yields at 6.9%, with Portsmouth and Manchester following at 6.5%. The national average yield stands at 5.9%.
Ground 4A Eviction Deadlines Approach as Academic Year Begins
Letting agents and landlords face new Ground 4A eviction deadlines as the first academic year since the Renters’ Rights Act begins, with Propertymark urging careful review of student lets.
Northern Cities Lead UK Buy-to-Let Rental Yield Rankings
New analysis shows Newcastle upon Tyne offers the highest estimated gross rental yield for buy-to-let landlords in England, with several northern cities outperforming London boroughs.
Alto Launches Free Online Auction Service for 6,000 Estate Agencies
Alto has launched an integrated online property auction service for over 6,000 estate agency subscribers at no extra cost, offering new revenue opportunities and streamlined auction management.
Industry Leaders Join BestAgent Board to Address Transaction Delays
Senior property figures have joined BestAgent's advisory board to help reduce transaction times and fall-through rates in the UK residential property market.