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BMPAN Evolves from One-Off Event to Industry Movement
The Black Mortgage Professionals & Allies Network (BMPAN) has grown from a single event in 2024 to an ongoing initiative focused on career development and inclusion in the mortgage industry.
Stamp Duty and Inheritance Tax Receipts Rise in 2026
Stamp duty receipts reached £6.9bn between April and July 2026, while inheritance tax receipts rose to £3.2bn in the first four months of the tax year.
Letting Agents See High Website Traffic but Few Landlord Enquiries
Analysis finds letting agents' websites attract visitors but generate few landlord enquiries, with experts noting a gap between traffic and lead conversion.
Poor Maintenance Could Cut Landlord Property Values by £59k
Landlords risk losing up to £59,000 in property value due to poor maintenance, with London landlords facing the highest potential losses, according to new research.
UK Property Sales Recover After August Dip
UK property sales rose to 24,400 homes sold subject to contract in mid-August 2026, following a previous weekly dip, according to PropertyWire.
Stay With Us Acquires Horizon Stays Portfolio, Surpasses 200 Properties
Stay With Us has completed its first acquisition, taking its property management portfolio to over 200 properties. The company acquired Horizon Stays' serviced accommodation portfolio.
Propertymark and Propalt Offer Free Material Information Reports to Agents
Propertymark has partnered with Propalt to provide estate agents with free basic material information reports when they generate referrals through the Connect platform.
iPlace Global Rebrands as PinLocal Amid AI and Data Overhaul
iPlace Global has rebranded as PinLocal following its acquisition by AcqSoft. The business is increasing its use of AI and live data to improve property lead generation and matching.
CVC Acquires Majority Stake in OpenRent to Drive Platform Growth
CVC has taken a majority stake in rental platform OpenRent, aiming to accelerate its growth and technology development. OpenRent's founders will remain in leadership roles.
UK Property Market Recovers After Brief Summer Slowdown
The UK property market saw a rebound in sales agreed after a dip the previous week, with new listings and sales figures returning closer to seasonal expectations.
Landlord Couple May Lose Access to Capital After Incorporation Advice Change
A landlord couple may be unable to access their accumulated capital after following later professional advice during the incorporation of their property business, according to Property118.
Landlords Warned of Potential Tax Bills After Incorporation Advice
Landlords who transferred property businesses into companies and repaid mortgages with new company loans may face unexpected Capital Gains Tax bills, following a recent Tribunal judgment.