2nd October 2026 Prime London rents rise as landlords price in new rules Average rents in prime outer London rose 3% in the year to September, including a 2.3% increase over the past six months.
2nd October 2026 London rents growth slows to 6.1% as supply tightens Advertised rents on Hello Neighbour's Greater London listings rose 6.1% year on year in September to an average of £2,448, down from 9.8% in August.
2nd October 2026 Agents Giving opens cycle challenge after raising £17,000 at golf day The Great British Property Cycle Challenge 2026 aims to recruit 1,000 property professionals during October.
2nd October 2026 £755,000 bridging finance refinances Somerset hotel HBI Capital funded £755,000 of bridging finance on a Somerset hotel by building on the existing valuation and due diligence.
2nd October 2026 £930,000 residential bridge completed within 48 hours The 65% LTV loan was secured against a converted bungalow in outer London.
2nd October 2026 One in three renters rank no-deposit option as a top factor A no-deposit option matters to 33% of private renters, matching transport links and outranking parking at 30%.
2nd October 2026 £47.2m refurbishment finance backs City office overhaul The £47.2m facility was agreed at 78% LTC and 65% LTGDV.
2nd October 2026 44% of private renters expect to rent for life 76% of private renters would like to buy a home, yet 44% expect to rent for the rest of their lives.
2nd October 2026 Salboy launches build-to-rent brand Everway Homes Everway Homes plans to develop and rent 2,000 low-rise homes over five years, with 1,000 already in the pipeline.
2nd October 2026 Your Move Beccles buys lettings agency with 125 landlords It is the eighth acquisition in 18 months for the franchise business.