Allison Thompson, chief lettings officer, Leaders, examines five key developments in the six months since the Renters’ Rights Act came into force, from landlord investment and...

Recognise Bank has completed two hotel bridging loans totalling £5.35m against freehold assets in West Sussex and Buckinghamshire, with both facilities closed within 30 days of...

Councils can issue fines of up to £7,000 from 22 June 2026, if landlords are found to have serious hazards in their rented properties.

New guidance warns that commercial landlord insurance may not provide full protection if lease terms and rebuild values are overlooked.

OpenRent has secured a majority investment from funds managed by CVC, with both founders remaining as significant shareholders to lead the platform's next phase of growth and new tools...

Jorden Abbs, chief executive, Commercial Trust, explores why many landlords choose to remain in personal ownership rather than incorporate, despite the tax benefits of a limited...

A £505,000 unregulated bridging loan has funded the purchase and refurbishment of a family home ahead of a buy-to-let refinance.

Digital bank Kroo has acquired a portfolio of Glenhawk loans and entered a forward flow arrangement to fund future bridging finance originations across the UK property market.

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

The loan was secured at 50% LTV against a residential property.