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Landlord Possession Claims Up 6% in Q2 2026 as Repossessions Fall
Landlord possession claims rose 6% year-on-year in Q2 2026, while repossessions by county court bailiffs fell, according to Ministry of Justice figures.
Key Appointments at Strettons, Colliers, and Knight Frank Announced
Strettons, Colliers, and Knight Frank have announced senior appointments to strengthen their property and advisory teams, with new directors joining to support business growth.
Oskar Rebrands as Oskar Prime After Approaching £4bn in Listings
Private property network Oskar has rebranded as Oskar Prime after listings on the platform neared £4bn. The network is used by estate agents, buying agents, and brokers for prime property.
AI Platform for Estate Agents Launches with £1m Pre-Seed Funding
ClearPath AI has launched a new platform for estate agents, backed by £1m in pre-seed funding, to automate routine residential property transaction tasks.
Falkirk Leads UK Asking Price Growth in Rightmove City and Commuter Market Analysis
Rightmove analysis finds Falkirk tops annual asking price growth, with affordable commuter areas near Glasgow and Manchester among strongest performers. Southern commuter spots see declines.
Landlords Lose Majority of Rent Tribunal Cases Since January 2025
Nearly three quarters of rent dispute cases since January 2025 have resulted in lower rents than landlords proposed, according to PropertyWire.
Tribunal Upholds £7,500 Fine for Landlord's Electrical Safety Breaches
A tribunal has upheld a £7,500 fine against a landlord company for failing to address electrical safety defects within the required timeframe.
Oakfield Estate Agents Team Enters Brighton Triathlon for Children's Cancer Charity
Three Oakfield Estate Agents staff will compete in the Brighton Triathlon to raise funds for Children with Cancer Fund, a charity supporting families in East Sussex.
Mayors May Gain Power to Override Councils on Major Property Developments
Proposals could give mayors the authority to approve or reject major property developments, overriding local councils in certain cases.
Northern and Scottish Commuter Hotspots Lead UK Asking Price Growth
Rightmove data shows asking prices rising fastest in commuter areas around Glasgow and Manchester, while southern hotspots see declines. Falkirk tops the list with 13.5% annual growth.
Industry Expert Warns Against Treating Landlords and Tenants as Opponents
An industry expert has warned that treating landlords and tenants as opponents could worsen rental property shortages, as tenant demand rises and landlord supply remains under pressure.
Landlord Fined £7,500 for Failing to Address Urgent Electrical Hazards
A landlord has been fined £7,500 after failing to fix 21 electrical safety defects within the legal deadline at a property in Brandon, West Suffolk. The fine was upheld by a court.