What the Demise of PM Law Reveals About Post-Exchange Risk
The recent collapse of a major conveyancing firm is an unwelcome reminder of just how exposed both conveyancers – as well as their sellers – are to the failures that…
Residential Property Transactions Up 4% in July Following “Lender innovation around affordability”
Lender innovation has kept the property market busy, experts have said, as the number of UK residential property transactions in July 2025 was up 4% on July last year and…
UK Homebuyers Prioritising ‘Ready to Go’ Properties Amid Higher Borrowing Costs
UK homebuyers are increasingly prioritising properties in good condition rather than requiring extensive works as higher borrowing costs reshape their priorities, according to new research from Market Financial Solutions. The…
Dubai’s New First Time Buyer Scheme is Clever and Could Attract Brits
Brits locked out of the UK housing market are being targeted by a new Dubai scheme offering flexible payment plans, early access to off-plan properties and a currency-driven discount of…
Global Citizen Solutions Analyses Global Surge in Wealth and Exit Taxes
New report examines how tax reforms in 2025 are reshaping financial strategies for high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) Governments worldwide are increasingly turning to wealth and exit taxes as tools for post-pandemic…
Key Strategies to Help Landlords and Councils Fill Empty Shops and Revitalise UK High Streets
According to a recent retail monitor report* the overall UK retail vacancy rate stands at 14.0%, reflecting ongoing challenges for high streets. While retail parks have shown improvement, with vacancy…
The Mood After MIPIM
Davon Investments’ David Norman gives his forecast for the year ahead for SME housebuilders after this year’s MIPIM By David Norman, Founder Director at Davon Investments At last year’s MIPIM,…
Financial Pressures Causing UK Workers to Relocate to Affordable Regions
The latest UK budget has placed increasing financial pressure on individuals and businesses, forcing many to reconsider their living and working situations. Rising taxes, higher employer costs, and stagnant wages…
Property Management Experts Reveal 40 per cent of Calls Are From Students
Property management company PropCall has revealed that 40 per cent of their out-of-hours calls during August and September are from students. Currently PropCall has 11 dedicated student lettings clients and…