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UK and Global property and real estate news, property investment reviews and analysis, and real estate features. [email protected]

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Mortgage overpayments can save thousands in interest costs - propertywire.com/news/uk/mor…
Mortgage overpayments can save thousands in interest costs - PropertyWire

Mortgage overpayments can save thousands in interest costs - PropertyWire

A Banbury couple cleared their £280,000 mortgage seven years early through strategic overpayments, saving approximately £30,000 in interest. Financial analysis shows even modest monthly overpayments...

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Prime London property prices fall 5% in third quarter - propertywire.com/news/prime-…
Prime London property prices fall 5% in third quarter - PropertyWire

Prime London property prices fall 5% in third quarter - PropertyWire

Eight out of ten properties in prime central London now sell below asking price, with prices in the capital's most expensive postcodes falling 5% in the third quarter of 2026. Properties in areas...

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Gas standing charge removal raises questions for landlords - propertywire.com/news/uk/gas…
Gas standing charge removal raises questions for landlords - PropertyWire

Gas standing charge removal raises questions for landlords - PropertyWire

The government's plan to remove gas standing charges presents mixed implications for landlords who include utilities in rental agreements. The impact will depend on contract types and whether...

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UK house price growth slows to 0.5% as mortgage rates climb - propertywire.com/news/uk-hou…
UK house price growth slows to 0.5% as mortgage rates climb - PropertyWire

UK house price growth slows to 0.5% as mortgage rates climb - PropertyWire

UK house prices increased by just 0.5% annually in October, the slowest growth rate in over two years, as mortgage rates breach the 6% threshold. The average property price remained flat at £273,566,...

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Five isolated rural properties listed across England and Wales - propertywire.com/news/five-i…
Five isolated rural properties listed across England and Wales - PropertyWire

Five isolated rural properties listed across England and Wales - PropertyWire

Five properties in isolated rural locations across England and Wales have been listed for sale, ranging from £195,000 to £895,000. The properties include period homes and a renovation project...

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HMRC proposes digital rent reporting for letting agents - propertywire.com/news/uk/hmr…
HMRC proposes digital rent reporting for letting agents - PropertyWire

HMRC proposes digital rent reporting for letting agents - PropertyWire

HM Revenue and Customs has launched a consultation on modernising rental income data collection from lettings agents, proposing standardised digital reporting requirements. The proposals would...

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UK property market shows resilience despite negative sentiment - propertywire.com/news/uk-pro…
UK property market shows resilience despite negative sentiment - PropertyWire

UK property market shows resilience despite negative sentiment - PropertyWire

Property market data for week 42 shows 22,100 homes sold subject to contract, with year-to-date transactions at 1.011 million. The figures reveal a market operating 7.5% below 2025 levels but 10.7%...

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SBK Property Group acquires two firms in national expansion - propertywire.com/news/sbk-pr…
SBK Property Group acquires two firms in national expansion - PropertyWire

SBK Property Group acquires two firms in national expansion - PropertyWire

SBK Property Group has completed two acquisitions as part of its expansion strategy, purchasing Town & Country Property Auctions and rural property agency Rural Scene. The transactions position the...

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London agency donates full property fee to youth charity - propertywire.com/news/london…
London agency donates full property fee to youth charity - PropertyWire

London agency donates full property fee to youth charity - PropertyWire

London-based estate agency House Collective has donated its entire commission from a Primrose Hill property sale to Mary's Charity, a North London organisation supporting at-risk young people. The...

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Lifetime lease scheme offers alternative for older buyers - propertywire.com/news/lifeti…
Lifetime lease scheme offers alternative for older buyers - PropertyWire

Lifetime lease scheme offers alternative for older buyers - PropertyWire

A financing model targeting property buyers aged 60 and over offers lifetime lease arrangements as an alternative to outright purchase. The scheme, operated by Homewise, is being positioned to estate...

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UK mortgage approvals decline for third consecutive month - propertywire.com/news/uk/uk-…
UK mortgage approvals decline for third consecutive month - PropertyWire

UK mortgage approvals decline for third consecutive month - PropertyWire

Mortgage approvals in the UK fell for the third consecutive month in September, dropping to 53,400 from 54,800 in August. The decline takes approvals to their lowest level since December 2023, with...

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Prime landlords face compliance deadline pressure - propertywire.com/news/uk/pri…
Prime landlords face compliance deadline pressure - PropertyWire

Prime landlords face compliance deadline pressure - PropertyWire

Landlords in London's prime rental markets face regulatory and tax changes before year-end, including property registration requirements, energy performance standards and revised tax structures from...

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Rental property registration guidance issued for agents - propertywire.com/news/rental…
Rental property registration guidance issued for agents - PropertyWire

Rental property registration guidance issued for agents - PropertyWire

The government has released guidance for letting agents and property managers on the mandatory rental property registration system coming into force across England from December 2026. Registration...

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Budget responses reveal housing affordability pressures - propertywire.com/news/budget…
Budget responses reveal housing affordability pressures - PropertyWire

Budget responses reveal housing affordability pressures - PropertyWire

Responses to the government's recent budget have highlighted persistent challenges facing potential homebuyers and property owners across income brackets. Young professionals remain priced out of the...

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Landlord database upload could take agents 714 days - propertywire.com/news/landlo…
Landlord database upload could take agents 714 days - PropertyWire

Landlord database upload could take agents 714 days - PropertyWire

Large letting agencies managing 10,000 rental properties could require 714 working days to upload data onto the new national landlord register, according to calculations presented to MPs. The figure...

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Income tax on rental earnings to rise by 2% from April 2027 - propertywire.com/news/uk/inc…
Income tax on rental earnings to rise by 2% from April 2027 - PropertyWire

Income tax on rental earnings to rise by 2% from April 2027 - PropertyWire

Chancellor John Healey has announced a further 2% increase in income tax on rental earnings from April 2027, bringing the basic rate to 24%. Industry bodies warn the measure will drive up rents and...

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OBR revises house price forecasts downward for 2026 - propertywire.com/news/obr-re…
OBR revises house price forecasts downward for 2026 - PropertyWire

OBR revises house price forecasts downward for 2026 - PropertyWire

The Office for Budget Responsibility has lowered its house price growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027, citing elevated mortgage rates and stagnating wage growth as constraining factors. Property...

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Embassy conversions spark planning disputes in London - propertywire.com/news/embass…
Embassy conversions spark planning disputes in London - PropertyWire

Embassy conversions spark planning disputes in London - PropertyWire

A Pimlico resident has launched a judicial review against Westminster City Council over a neighbouring property's conversion to the Montenegro embassy. The case highlights growing tensions between...

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Ombudsman orders refund over unmortgageable property sale - propertywire.com/news/ombuds…
Ombudsman orders refund over unmortgageable property sale - PropertyWire

Ombudsman orders refund over unmortgageable property sale - PropertyWire

A property business has been ordered to refund a £4,000 buyer's premium and pay additional compensation after failing to verify material information about an investment property's mortgageability....

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Government confirms £2m mansion tax from March 2028 - propertywire.com/news/govern…
Government confirms £2m mansion tax from March 2028 - PropertyWire

Government confirms £2m mansion tax from March 2028 - PropertyWire

The Government has confirmed plans to introduce a High Value Council Tax Surcharge on properties valued at £2 million or more, with bills set to commence from March 2028. Chancellor John Healey's...

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