Industry Reactions: Mortgage approvals rise to six-month high
The property market 'appears remarkably steady,' comments OnTheMarket boss, while Zoopla expects a 'continued increase in demand for mortgages'.
Industry Reactions: BoE data reveal another rise in mortgage lending
'The market appears to be back on track,' says one property portal boss.
Industry Reactions: Mortgage approvals slide again
'A minor slip in mortgage approvals in February adds weight to the narrative that the housing market recovery has lost some momentum,' says Lucian Cook of Savills
Industry Reactions: Mortgage lending bounces back from April’s slump
Fresh Bank of England data on mortgage approvals show increased activity in May - but 'are broadly consistent with a property market treading water,' comments Simon Gammon of Knight Frank Finance.
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Middleton Advisors goes employee-owned with founders at the helm
Prime property agency adopts EOT model to secure independence & deliver 'sustainable, long-term growth.'
Agents appointed to sell ‘world’s first dedicated wellbeing island residences’
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High-end property tech firm adds to senior team
The London-based business is looking to expand its resi offering.
Huge Hong Kong mansion fetches over £100mn
Latest nine-figure deal - the biggest of 2025 so far - signals resurgent appetite for trophy homes in the financial hub.
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Ranked: London locations most exposed to a proposed seller-side property tax
‘If the government truly wants a fairer system, it must consider regional variations in property values,’ warns agency, dubbing mooted reform ‘a tax on London’.
Rumourmill: Treasury ‘considering’ 8% NI tax on landlords’ income
The latest pre-Budget tax speculation involves extending national insurance charges to rental income.
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New RIBA President warns of ‘myriad challenges’ facing architects
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