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Mortgage lending now underpins 30% of England's housing stock, rising to as high as 42% in the country's most mortgage-reliant locations. At the same time, many areas of the market have seen a notable increase in the number of homes owned with a mortgage over the last three years, highlighting the continued strength and resilience of the lending sector.

That's according to the latest...

• Searches for 'hotel bedding' see 4,400 average monthly searches.
• Head of Product and Displays at Barker and Stonehouse , Lena Giersakina, shares how to replicate the five-star experience from the comfort of your own bedroom.
• Textural bedding, defined living areas, and spa-inspired palettes are key.

If you've ever wished you could bring the comfort...

The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed that the London Borough of Tower Hamlets has seen by far the largest increase in the number of homes owned by Chinese foreign nationals since 2020, as the UK Government today approved plans for China's controversial new London 'mega embassy' at Royal Mint Court.

Benham and Reeves analysed the...

Footballing legend and longtime visitor buys luxury villas at Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence

Riyadh, 22 December 2025 – Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has welcomed football icon Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez as homeowners at Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence. The homes are part of The...

Reading has been named the UK's most attractive city to move to, according to a new study from MRI Software . The experts created a Move-In Magnet Index to reveal which UK locations are proving most desirable in 2025.

By analysing data on new-build development trends, job availability, cost of living, and footfall, the Index identifies the UK cities offering the strongest balance...

The integrated solution helps UK landlords and property managers improve tenant engagement and increase on-time payments.

London, 2nd December, 2025 – MRI Software , a global leader in real estate solutions and services, has partnered with bank payment company GoCardless to launch MRI Payment Connector in the UK residential property market. The integration will enable property...

Black Friday has been and gone, and millions of Brits will be taking advantage of cheap deals on electrical appliances for themselves and their loved ones this Christmas.

But according to an electrical expert from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, buying “bargain” unregulated products, or overloading your sockets with new appliances, can result in huge electrical...

• Consumers are set to switch away from brands in pursuit of products that prioritise quality over style.

• Wellness bathrooms to become the mainstream; spaces that provide holistic care rather than functionality.

• Experts also believe that consumers are valuing products that focus on longevity and value for money.

25th...

Millennial and Gen Z landlords now make up 60% [1] of new buy-to-let investors in England and Wales. However, new analysis from Just Landlords reveals that many may be relying on social media for investment guidance, sparking concerns that they could be missing out on professional advice and vital legal know-how.

There are currently over 516,000 posts under #PropertyInvestment on...

The latest research from global HNW finance brokerage, Enness Global , has found that whilst the wider UK property market may be treading water at present, high-end properties are continuing to change hands for eye-watering sums, with the top five most expensive homes sold so far this year going for between £25 million and £41 million.

Enness analysed thousands of sold price records...