HTB has completed a £9.8m portfolio refinance across 40 North West buy-to-let, semi-commercial and commercial properties.

A government consultation will shape how Awaab’s Law applies to private landlords, closing on 18 December 2026.

The survey of 350 UK commercial property owners, carried out by Censuswide, found 42% reported a significant increase in vacancy and only 3% a decrease.

Awaab's Law has applied to social housing in England since October 2025, with the Renters' Rights Act 2025 allowing its extension to private tenancies.

GB Bank can now fund up to 100% of refurbishment costs, subject to criteria, with staged drawdowns and rolled-up interest options.

The changes affect seven lending areas, including limited company, portfolio and expat portfolio buy-to-let, as well as retirement and first-time buyer products.

The 18-month facility, provided at 70% loan to gross development value, will fund the ground-up build of two four-bedroom detached houses.

Rates on selected 90% LTV residential products have also been reduced, with the lowest now at 7.09%, according to Foundation.

Rushbrook's analysis of Government data puts 39% of all leasehold dwellings in the private rented sector, as ministers plan an independent regulator for property agents.

A Bournemouth bar and nightclub with 50 letting rooms leads Allsop's 286-lot residential auction, guided at £3.7m plus.