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Industry reacts to Halifax revealing fall in house prices

Affordability pressures and global uncertainty are keeping a lid on prices, despite continued market activity, says Halifax’s Amanda Bryden.


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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received rental income

Mountbatten-Windsor's lease allowed three of the cottages on the Royal Lodge estate to be sub-let, which he did until April 2026.


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New interest-free loan scheme for first-time buyers set up

Scottish Housing Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville says the First Homes Fund will offer first-time buyers £10,000 towards a deposit.


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Northern MPs push Burnham to introduce Land Value Tax

Taxing land rather than properties could have a major impact on homes in high-value areas such as London and the South East.

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Government rejects calls for new HMO powers

Councils have sufficient tools to manage HMOs on a local level, says Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook.


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Landlord income up 23% but arrears are significant

Managing risk and the right portfolio structures are vital in keeping rental properties profitable, says LegalforLandlords’ Sim Sekhon.


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THE OMBUDSMAN FILES: Failure to disclose non-standard construction leads to compensation

The Property Ombudsman, Lesley Horton adjudicates on a case where a buyer sought to claim back his survey fee from an agent who hadn't told the whole story.


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Short-term fix mortgage warning issued by Propertymark

Demand from families who want to live within walking distance of 'outstanding' nurseries is pushing up prices.


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Homes near best nurseries command six-figure premiums

Demand from families who want to live within walking distance of 'outstanding' nurseries is pushing up prices.


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REGIONAL PRICES UPDATE: Huge divergence in time on market

Kate Faulkner reports on how regional price differences are also impacting how long it takes to sell a property. 

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