HS Lawyers

03/06/2026

How to build a property portfolio with buy-to-let mortgages
https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/blogs/how-to-build-a-property-portfolio-with-buy-to-let-mortgages.html

01/06/2026

Annual house price growth slowed sharply in May as the housing market continued to adjust to affordability pressures and a more subdued buying environment, according to the latest figures from Nationwide Building Society.

https://propertyindustryeye.com/property-industry-reacts-to-latest-nationwide-house-price-data-6/

28/05/2026

Why half of UK homes fail to sell - and what successful sellers do differently

We explain why some homes are getting stuck without a buyer and the key things successful sellers are getting right in 2026. https://www.zoopla.co.uk/discover/property-news/why-half-of-uk-homes-fail-to-sell/

26/05/2026

Propertymark has backed government plans to ban the sale of new leasehold flats, arguing the move could help address longstanding issues affecting homeowners across England and Wales.

https://propertyindustryeye.com/propertymark-welcomes-leasehold-ban-proposal/

20/05/2026

New NRLA research finds 46% of landlords plan to raise rents following landlord tax increases on property income due in April 2027, with a third also planning to sell properties.

New NRLA research finds 46% of landlords plan to raise rents following landlord tax increases on property income due in April 2027, with a third also planning to sell properties.

18/05/2026

Average asking prices for newly listed homes rose by 1.2% in May, increasing by £4,333 to £378,304. The monthly rise was slightly above the long-term May average of 1.0%, suggesting seller confidence has remained relatively resilient through the spring market. However, asking prices are still 0.3% lower than a year ago.

Buyer choice at 11-year high as asking prices edge up - Breaking news for estate agents and the residential property industry. Independent, unbiased, and factual reporting. A forum for discussion and debate of topics of the day. Subscribe for our free daily newsletter.

13/05/2026

UK house price growth halved as Iran war fallout hits housing market

Halifax says cost of typical home fell by 0.1% in April, the second consecutive monthly drop, with pace of annual growth down from 0.8%. to 0.4%

11/05/2026

New property laws set to feature in the King’s Speech

New property laws set to feature in the King's Speech - Breaking news for estate agents and the residential property industry. Independent, unbiased, and factual reporting. A forum for discussion and debate of topics of the day. Subscribe for our free daily newsletter.

08/05/2026

Ministers urged to speed up home sales reforms

Florence Eshalomi MP has called on the Housing Minister to take “clear action” to improve the buying and selling process.
https://thenegotiator.co.uk/news/regulation-law-news/housing-committee-urges-ministers-to-speed-up-home-sales-reforms/

07/05/2026

Buy-to-let explained: how to become a landlord

Want to give buy-to-let a go? Here’s our complete guide to becoming a landlord, from getting a mortgage and choosing a property to finding the right tenant.

https://www.zoopla.co.uk/discover/buying/buy-to-let-guide/