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Last refreshed · 20 August 2026
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CVC acquires majority stake in OpenRent lettings platform
Luxembourg-based private equity firm CVC has acquired a majority stake in OpenRent, Britain's largest lettings agency by transaction volume, in its first major investment in the UK residential housing market. The deal, subject to regulatory approval, will see founders Adam Hyslop
Buyer registrations decline while sales remain stable
Buyer demand weakened in June as affordability pressures and economic uncertainty continued to affect the housing market, according to Propertymark's latest data. The average number of new prospective buyers registering at each member branch fell to 55 during the month, while sal
Glasgow lettings firm eyes £4m turnover after acquisition
A Glasgow-based property management and lettings firm has completed its first acquisition, setting a target of £4m in turnover within five years as it expands across Scotland's Central Belt. Dwello Property has acquired the lettings business of Thomson Residential, adding to a po
UK rental growth accelerates while house prices slow
UK rental growth accelerated to 3.7% in July while house price inflation slowed to 2% annually, according to ONS data. London saw rental growth increase from 2.2% to 3%, while house prices in the capital fell for the tenth consecutive month. The post UK rental growth accelerates
Rent growth accelerates as house price inflation slows – ONS
Latest official figures reveal diverging trends across the UK housing market
Modest growth highlights importance of realistic pricing, say experts
Property industry reacts to the latest ONS house price and rent data
Property firm targets £4m turnover after first acquisition
Portfolio passes 1,500 homes as business sets out ambitious five-year growth plans
Buyer registrations fall but transactions hold steady
Fewer prospective purchasers enter the market but activity remains stable
Mortgage myths could be holding back first-time buyer market
More than half of prospective purchasers wrongly believe existing debt automatically prevents approval
New five-year fixes target higher-yielding landlord properties
Lender adds zero-fee and fixed-fee options for HMO and multi-unit purchases and remortgages
Expired searches threaten to delay six in ten property sales
Average transaction time has risen to seven months as the route to exchange lengthens
Conveyancers put to the test in new performance rankings
More than 3,900 firms assessed using data on completion times and other measures
58% of first-time buyers believe debt blocks mortgage access
Almost three out of five first-time buyers believe that having existing debt will prevent them from obtaining a mortgage, according to new research from Lloyds. The survey of 1,000 prospective buyers found that 58% thought any borrowing would block mortgage approval, while 37% be
Centrick appointed to Crest Nicholson’s managing agent framework
Property management firm Centrick has been appointed to Crest Nicholson's managing agent competency framework, allowing the company to tender for residential development management contracts across the housebuilder's portfolio. The appointment follows an assessment of Centrick's
Inflation rises to 2.9% raising mortgage rate concerns
UK inflation increased to 2.9% in July, up from 2.6% in June, according to Office for National Statistics data. The rise above the Bank of England's 2% target could delay anticipated interest rate cuts and maintain higher borrowing costs for property buyers. The post Inflation ri
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