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Property118 Raises Question of Over-Exposure in Property Investment
Property118 discusses whether landlords may be over-exposed to property investment. The article reflects on the motivations and strategies of many UK landlords.
Collapsed House Sales Cost UK Economy £2bn Annually, OPDA Reports
Research by the Open Property Data Association finds that failed house sales cost the UK economy nearly £2bn each year, with over half of transactions falling through after an offer is made.
Majority of Tenants Support Renters’ Rights Act, Barclays Finds
Barclays reports that 62% of tenants believe the Renters’ Rights Act will improve their housing conditions and protections, but concerns remain over potential rent increases and supply.
Buckinghamshire Building Society Expands BTL and Holiday Let Products
Buckinghamshire Building Society has increased maximum loan sizes and launched new fixed-rate products for buy-to-let, holiday let, and expat borrowers.
Nationwide Reports £45.8bn Gross Mortgage Lending for 2025-26
Nationwide's gross mortgage lending rose to £45.8bn, with its loan book increasing and arrears falling, according to its latest financial results.
OneDome Strengthens Compliance Team with Senior Appointments
OneDome has appointed Joanna Purdy as group head of compliance and promoted Rebecca Curtis to head of compliance for its networks, Mortgage Intelligence and OneDome Growth Partners.
Over a Fifth of UK Homeowners Want Second Property but Cite Cost Concerns
Barclays research finds 22% of UK homeowners want a second property but see costs as a barrier, with running costs and stamp duty among top concerns.
Landbay Survey Finds Landlord Sentiment Stable Amid Economic Uncertainty
Landbay's latest survey reports stable landlord sentiment, with most landlords confident in their portfolios but cautious about the UK economy. Many plan rent increases and favour fixed-rate mortgages.
FOS Identifies Rise in Vulnerable Customers Bringing Complaints
The Financial Ombudsman Service identified a quarter of customers bringing complaints last year as vulnerable, up from 10% the previous year, according to Mortgage Strategy.
Mortgage Complaints Drop 11% in Latest Financial Year, Says FOS
Complaints about residential first charge mortgages fell by 11% in the last financial year, according to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Buy-to-let complaints remained steady.
Bridging Finance Used for Lease Extension on St John’s Wood Flat
A property investor secured £1,462,500 in bridging finance from SDKA to buy a St John’s Wood flat and pursue a Section 42 lease extension, aiming to widen refinancing options.
Low Attendance at UK Estate Agent Conferences Persists
UK estate agents continue to show limited attendance at industry conferences, despite opportunities for professional development and networking, according to PropertyWire.