The average UK asking price in June fell by £1,277 to £378,240

Recently, nearly 200 estate agents were fined over £1 million for breaches of anti-money laundering regulations.

Over 18,000 rental homes left the market in nine months

Office investment demand is up by 65%, reversing a 13% drop the previous year.

The portfolio comprises a mix of 4 and 5-bed homes due for completion in June next year.

Landlord repossessions are up 6.8% across England and Wales in the past 12 months, according to the latest figures.

The Renters’ Rights Bill is due to return to the House of Lords on the 1st of July.

The lender has reduced its rates ahead of a widely anticipated base rate cut by the Bank of England.

This latest deal marks the fourth completed between Secure Trust Bank Real Estate Finance and Castleforge since 2019.

Following a drop in February 2025 from 4.75%, the rate has today been maintained at 4.5%.