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Fall-throughs down YoY but are costing UK estate agents £2.8m a day in delayed or lost income

The latest research from GetAgent has found that property fall-throughs are costing UK estate agents an estimated £2.8m per day in delayed or lost commission income, highlighting the substantial financial impact that failed transactions continue to have across the industry.

The research analysed residential property transactions that fell through during May 2026, alongside average regional...

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Swap rates surge amid Middle East tensions, but longer-term mortgage picture remains largely unchanged

Jonathan Samuels, CEO of specialist lender, Octane Capital, believes that whilst the continuation of escalating tensions in the Middle East have driven a notable increase in swap rates and mortgage pricing in recent months, the broader lending landscape remains relatively stable when viewed over a longer timeframe.

Octane Capital analysed average daily swap rates since the start of...

A quarter of homebuyers think AI search will become more important than portals

New research from UK Property Development (UKPD) suggests that artificial intelligence could be poised to reshape the homebuying journey, with a quarter of recent homebuyers believing AI-powered search will soon overtake traditional property portals as the primary tool for finding a home.

The findings come from a survey of 500 homeowners who purchased a property within the past 12...

Less than 2% of homes for sale offer buyer support schemes despite strong demand

More than one in three scheme-backed homes already sold as affordability pressures continue to drive buyer demand

The latest analysis from London estate agent Benham and Reeves has revealed that homes offering buyers additional support through affordability and purchasing schemes remain in strong demand, despite accounting for less than 2% of available housing stock across Great...

Why Albania is becoming one of Europe's most exciting property markets

While most property investors are busy watching prices climb in Lisbon, Valencia or Dubrovnik, a quieter but far more compelling story is unfolding on the eastern shore of the Adriatic. Albania, for decades largely overlooked by Western European buyers, is entering a phase of growth that feels less like a trend and more like a structural shift. Rising tourist numbers, improving infrastructure...

What UK households need to know about the copper switch-off scams

The copper switch-off was supposed to be finished by the end of 2025, but the deadline has been shifted to the end of 2027. Many people don’t know this, though, which has given scammers a big new opportunity to exploit confusion around the switchover to fibre-optic broadband cables.

Consumer groups, telecom providers and fraud experts have all sent out warnings about scammers who are...

Experts warns how to prevent the 'Most Common Pest' from nesting in your garage in June

A garages expert has issued a warning that wasps are in the process of taking over garages throughout June and July.

Council pest control figures have previously shown that over half of pest callouts (59%) are due to wasp infestations.

Alastair Mayne, CEO at electric garage door experts Garolla , says that wasps frequently target quiet garages and roof spaces quickly in June...

Mistakes First-Time Buyers Make When Buying A Home

As a first-time buyer, the process of securing your first property can be a demanding and testing journey - one that will probably make you reconsider whether moving out is actually worth it. There are several organisations in the UK, like banks and local councils, that aim to make the buying process smoother, but even with their help, you can still find yourself up against unexpected...

The leasehold ticking timebomb that can wipe almost £200,000 off your home's value

The latest market insight from House Buyer Bureau has revealed how a short lease can slash the value of a property by almost £200,000, whilst also making it significantly harder to sell due to reduced mortgage availability and a shrinking pool of potential buyers.

House Buyer Bureau analysed current listings of properties held on a lease with fewer than 80 years remaining, comparing...

What Happens To Buy-To-Let Investments During Divorce?

Divorce affects more than just a marriage. It can reshape a person's entire financial position, and for those who own rental property, the stakes are particularly high. Buy-to-let investments often represent significant capital, and when a relationship breaks down, questions about what happens to those assets can quickly become complicated.

Unlike a family home, a buy-to-let property...

Rightmove founder Harry Hill joins VetsCompared

Harry Hill, one of the UK's most influential property entrepreneurs and the founder of Rightmove, has joined VetsCompared as Chairman as the business looks to accelerate transparency, innovation and digital transformation across the veterinary sector.

Hill is best known for launching Rightmove in 2000 and serving as Chairman during its formative years, helping transform the way...

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