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UK property sector gender pay gap keeps getting wider and It now has the fourth largest gap across all UK industries

The latest research from Yopa reveals that real estate remains one of the UK's worst-performing industries when it comes to the gender pay gap, ranking as the fourth largest across all sectors after widening over both the past year and the past decade.

Yopa has looked at the state of the gender pay gap in UK real estate* and found that it currently stands at an average of 14.2.

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AI property search not yet mainstream, but estate agents expect it to dominate the future

The latest research by GetAgent.co.uk has revealed that while artificial intelligence is increasingly being embraced across the property industry, the technology has yet to become a mainstream tool for buyers and sellers when it comes to searching for and marketing homes.

GetAgent commissioned a survey* of UK estate agents to understand how widely AI-powered search tools are...

The £26bn Green Tax: Landlords face massive retrofit bill to meet government's 2030 energy targets

New analysis from Just Landlords reveals over 3 million private rental properties yet to meet government target
Upgrade costs in some areas exceed annual rental income by nearly 50%

Landlords across England and Wales are facing a staggering £26 billion hurdle to meet the government's 2030 energy efficiency deadline.

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New research reveals the £1,000 property fix that could stop buyers walking away

Two thirds of UK homeowners spend under £1,000 preparing their property for sale, and over half say it helps them sell faster, new research reveals.

Small exterior fixes costing just a few hundred pounds could make the difference between securing a strong offer and watching buyers walk away, according to new research into UK home selling behaviour.

A nationwide survey...

Singapore tops global rankings for HNW trophy homes, with London sitting just outside the top three

The latest market insight from Enness Global has revealed that Singapore offers high-net-worth homebuyers the greatest choice when it comes to securing a prime trophy property, whilst London ranks fourth globally, placing it just outside the top three prime international markets.

Enness Global analysed 13 global cities widely regarded as key destinations for high-net-worth property...

70% of Britain's housing market is in recovery with prices trending upwards

The latest research from Yopa reveals that 70% of the British housing market is now in recovery with prices trending upwards following the challenging conditions of the past two years. This is despite the broader national picture showing that average house prices have edged down over the last six months.

Yopa analysed six months of British house price data* to calculate the average...

Inheritance Tax Hotspots Revealed: 152 New Areas Could Be Dragged Into IHT Under 2027 Pension Changes

Kensington & Chelsea tops UK rankings with potential £405,000 average tax bill once pensions are included

New analysis from The Private Office (TPO) reveals that bringing pensions into inheritance tax (IHT) calculations from April 2027 could significantly expand the number of people in the UK facing a tax bill, with 152 local authorities newly falling into scope.

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Is it worth buying a fixer-upper property? And where do you have the best chance of finding one?

The latest research from eXp UK reveals that fixer-upper homes can be picked up for an average saving of more than £44,000, but when the cost of renovating the property is accounted for do homebuyers actually stand to make a saving? And what chance do buyers have of finding one on today's market?

Fixer-uppers are a great way of getting your dream property, providing the opportunity...

Mortgage lending now supports 30% of England's housing stock, rising to 42% in the most mortgage-reliant locations

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.

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Demand for luxury asset finance jumps 260%, as HNWs look to offset weaker property returns with other high performing investment assets

The latest data insight from Enness Global has revealed that demand from high-net-worth individuals looking to finance property purchases using luxury assets has increased by 260% over the last year, as investors look to avoid liquidating better-performing investments in order to secure a property, helping them to offset the weaker returns being seen across the property market.

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55% of HMOs fail fire safety as UK audit wait times hit 48 years

Almost half (42%) of audited buildings in England failed their fire safety checks on the first visit in 2024/25, research has revealed.

The study, carried out by safety experts, Direct365, analysed the latest Home Office Fire Statistics in England to reveal a significant disparity in safety standards across different building types.

With over 2.5 million premises known to...

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