Ryebank Fields campaigners win first vote but face deadline
Trafford councillors unanimously rejected plans to hand Ryebank Fields decision-making to Manchester, but new rules could see officers decide the 120-home scheme.
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Buying a Home With a Partner: When Is the Right Time?
A 2026 Barratt Homes survey shows 49% of Brits think couples should wait 1-2 years before buying together, while only 12% say within the first year. Experts weigh in on finances, legal rights, and relationship readiness.
Vistry to cut jobs and halve regional network after £661m loss
Vistry reported a pre-tax loss of £661.3m for H1, against a £40.9m profit a year earlier, and will cut its regional operations from 25 to 12, with further job losses expected.
Work starts on Merseyside's first Wetherspoon hotel in Southport
Work has begun on Merseyside's first Wetherspoon hotel, a £5m project adding 29 rooms above the Sir Henry Segrave pub in Southport, which will close in January and reopen with the hotel in June 2027.
7 English towns where one salary can still buy a house
Sell House Fast research reveals seven English towns where a single salary can cover a mortgage, with Burnley offering the largest affordability buffer.
Estate agents warned against competing on fees
Estate agents risk making commission the deciding factor for vendors if they fail to demonstrate their value, according to Iain McKenzie, CEO of The Guild of Property Professionals.
Moving costs bigger barrier than mortgage rates, LRG finds
New LRG research reveals the cost of moving is the biggest barrier to the housing market, with 75% citing it as a key factor, ahead of mortgage rates at 28%.
Watermans opens fifth office in Bonnyrigg as expansion continues
Watermans has opened its fifth office in Bonnyrigg, its second branch this year, expanding its estate agency and legal services across eastern Scotland and Midlothian.
Buyer numbers rise but sales delays and rental shortages persist
Buyer registrations rose in July, yet Propertymark reports lengthy sales times and a rental market with nine applicants per property, keeping pressure on agents.
How to spot chain failure signs before they break
Most property chains show strain before they collapse. Building resilience through early visibility, clear responsibilities and proactive risk management can prevent chain reaction failures.
Sourced targets £10m agency acquisition spree with eight deals
Property group Sourced plans to spend at least £10m buying estate and letting agencies, with eight deals in the pipeline and four acquisitions already completed this year.
London 'to fall furthest behind' under £39bn housing plan
New analysis warns London risks falling further behind other English regions on social housing, with planned delivery covering just 18% of its priority waiting list by 2036.
Auction sales fall despite rise in properties going under the hammer
UK property auction activity slowed in August 2026: lots offered rose 2.9% year-on-year but lots sold fell 2.6%, pushing the success rate down to 60.6%, despite total raised climbing 4.3% to £179.2m.
Agents urged to help tackle £2.9bn temporary housing bill
SDM Property secured 532 tenancies for homeless people in a year, as councils face a record £2.9bn temporary accommodation bill. The agency is expanding across the south coast.
Property industry seeks consumer backing for data sharing
The property industry is urging consumers to support Smart Property Data, a system to speed up home sales by sharing trusted digital data securely between buyers, sellers and professionals.
Rollo Miles joins Moveli as West London broker
Agent & Homes founder Rollo Miles joins Moveli as a self-employed broker focusing on high-value West London property, as the network passes 100 brokers.
Estate agents urged to act now on home moving reforms
Property professionals are urged to prepare for home-moving reforms now, not wait for regulation, according to industry leaders in an LMS webinar.
Rental hotspots: homes attract up to 30 enquiries each
New Rightmove analysis shows Birkenhead and Wallasey homes drew 30 enquiries each this summer, with the North West dominating Britain's rental hotspots.
Conveyancing blamed for property sale delays, survey finds
42% of UK homebuyers say conveyancing is the biggest barrier to a smooth property transaction, more than chains (19%), new research shows.
Manchester split over Renaker's five new skyscrapers
Renaker gets permission for five more high-rises in Manchester with 2,300 flats and no on-site affordable homes, sparking criticism from opposition councillors.
Houseboat life: rats, freezing winters and raw sewage
A former liveaboard reveals the harsh realities of canal living, from freezing winters and rat infestations to sewage disposal and territorial neighbours.
18-Storey Towers Planned Next to Unilever's South London HQ
Cube Real Estate has submitted revised plans for two towers up to 18 storeys tall next to Unilever's new UK headquarters in Kingston, delivering 282 new homes.
Rare blue diamond ring could fetch up to £2m at auction
An 8.03 carat Fancy Light Blue diamond ring, only the third blue diamond over eight carats offered at UK auction, could fetch up to £2 million in London on October 1.
Northern England rental hotspots see strongest summer competition
Wallasey and Birkenhead in Merseyside were Britain's most competitive summer rental markets, with 30 inquiries per property, according to Rightmove.
Vistry cuts jobs and halves regional network after £661m loss
Vistry reported a £661.3m pre-tax loss for the first half and warned on full-year profits, cutting regional operations from 25 to 12 and leaving the South East private sales market.
Best Time4Sleep bed frame deals from £279 this autumn
Time4Sleep's seasonal sale offers up to 30% off bed frames, with top picks starting from £279. Discover the best classic, ottoman, TV and smart-lift options.
Bolton council rejects six-bed HMO plan for Horwich home
Bolton council has rejected plans by Together Homes Ltd to turn a Brownlow Road family home into a six-bed HMO after 71 objections.
Perth pupils offered bricks from demolished school
Former pupils and staff of Balhousie Primary/Northern District School can claim a preserved brick from the 1908 building, demolished after a fire.
Nigella Lawson's £5m Chelsea stable home before Bake Off
Nigella Lawson, who joins The Great British Bake Off as a judge tonight, has lived in a £5million converted stable in Chelsea since 2013.
UK housebuilding falls 10.3% as Andy Burnham housing target falters
UK housebuilding fell 10.3% in July year-on-year, marking the ninth consecutive monthly decline, as Labour's 1.5million homes target faces mounting criticism.
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