5th December 2025 iamproperty launches National Estate Agent Day for 2026 National Estate Agent Day will take place annually on 26th February, starting in 2026.
5th December 2025 UK house prices pause as regional divide widens: Halifax Northern Ireland recorded an 8.9% rise in average house prices over the past year, the strongest performance in the UK.
5th December 2025 Mansion tax would require major size cuts for prime London homes The average £3.5 million prime central London home would need to shrink by 43% to fall below the mansion tax level.
4th December 2025 Close Brothers secures £350m guarantee to support housebuilders The British Business Bank's £350m transaction with Close Brothers is expected to support over £700m of finance throughout its lifetime.
4th December 2025 Accord extends top slicing to first-time landlords First-time landlords at Accord Mortgages can now use top slicing with a minimum household income of £75,000, excluding rental income.
4th December 2025 Chetwood raises BTL lending cap to £10 million across both brands Borrowers can now hold up to £10 million in buy-to-let exposure across ModaMortgages, CHL Mortgages for Intermediaries, and other lenders combined.
4th December 2025 Build-to-rent completions rise despite construction slowdown The UK's build-to-rent sector completed 3,718 units in Q3 2025 alone, contributing to a 13.6% annual increase in total completed stock.
4th December 2025 Buckinghamshire BS launches new expat BTL products The society has also made several rate reductions across its residential range.
4th December 2025 Dudley Building Society launches skilled worker visa mortgage range The society will lend up to 90% loan-to-value for skilled worker visa applicants with at least 12 months UK residency.
4th December 2025 Nottingham Building Society launches new BTL products The new product range includes a 4.48% headline rate for company landlords, reduced from 4.99%