# greater manchester (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover greater manchester. Page: Feed: --- ## [Rent control debate intensifies as IFS warns of supply risks](https://www.propertywire.com/news/rent-control-debate-intensifies-as-ifs-warns-of-supply-risks/) _2026-08-27 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Housing Secretary Angela Rayner faces pressure from 26 MPs to introduce rent controls, despite IFS warnings that such measures could reduce housing supply and push down property prices. The government has confirmed it has no plans to implement rent controls. The post Rent control debate intensifies as IFS warns of supply risks appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [Pet ownership drives homebuying decisions, new data shows](https://www.propertywire.com/news/pet-ownership-drives-homebuying-decisions-new-data-shows/) _2026-08-27 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ One in ten prospective homebuyers in the UK is seeking to purchase property specifically to own a pet, according to new research from Skipton Building Society. The lender's data reveals that an additional 11% of buyers are actively searching for pet-friendly properties. The post Pet ownership drives homebuying decisions, new data shows appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [Limited company structures now account for 45% of BTL ownership](https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/limited-company-structures-now-account-for-45-of-btl-ownership/) _2026-08-27 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Limited company ownership now accounts for 45.1% of buy-to-let properties in the UK, with the structure becoming the dominant model among landlords with larger portfolios. Analysis shows that for landlords with 20 or more properties, 57.6% now operate through limited company structures. The post Limited company structures now account for 45% of BTL ownership appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [Lettings agent falsely claimed industry membership](https://www.propertywire.com/news/lettings-agent-falsely-claimed-industry-membership/) _2026-08-27 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ A Birmingham-based lettings agent accused of withholding tenant deposits and failing to pass rent to landlords has been found falsely presenting himself as a member of Propertymark, the industry trade body. The post Lettings agent falsely claimed industry membership appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [UK home searches rise 7% despite 9% drop in buyer purchasing power](https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk-home-searches-rise-7-despite-9-drop-in-buyer-purchasing-power/) _2026-08-27 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Home searches across the UK have increased by 7% year-on-year following a quiet summer period, according to new data from Zoopla. However, buyers are facing a 9% reduction in purchasing power due to rising mortgage costs, with average five-year fixed rates climbing from below 4% in January to approximately 4.8% currently. The post UK home searches rise 7% despite 9% drop in buyer purchasing power… ## [Letting agent use reaches two-year high in England and Wales](https://www.propertywire.com/news/letting-agent-use-reaches-two-year-high-in-england-and-wales/) _2026-08-27 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Two thirds of rental properties in England and Wales are now managed by letting agents, marking the highest proportion in two years. The National Residential Landlords Association attributes the rise to increasing regulatory complexity and calls for accelerated training standards. The post Letting agent use reaches two-year high in England and Wales appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [Pivot provides £1.3m facility for Yeadon housing scheme](https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/pivot-provides-1-3m-facility-for-yeadon-housing-scheme/) _2026-08-26 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Pivot Finance has provided a £1.3 million phased development facility for a residential scheme in Yeadon, approximately eight miles north west of Leeds city centre. The 21-month facility will fund the refurbishment of an existing detached house and the construction of four new family homes. The post Pivot provides £1.3m facility for Yeadon housing scheme appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [Land Registry adds property identifiers to price data](https://www.propertywire.com/company-news/land-registry-adds-property-identifiers-to-price-data/) _2026-08-26 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ HM Land Registry has begun publishing Unique Property Reference Numbers and INSPIRE IDs alongside its monthly Price Paid Data. The identifiers aim to improve property matching accuracy for estate agents, portals and lenders across England and Wales. The post Land Registry adds property identifiers to price data appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [Spectrum Building leaseholders face mortgage payments two years after fire](https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/spectrum-building-leaseholders-face-mortgage-payments-two-years-after-fire/) _2026-08-26 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Leaseholders of flats destroyed in the Spectrum Building fire in Dagenham continue to pay mortgages on properties that no longer exist, two years after the blaze. The bankruptcy of freeholder Arinium Ltd has left more than 80 residents in legal limbo, uncertain about compensation timing or amounts. The post Spectrum Building leaseholders face mortgage payments two years after fire appeared first… ## [Sourced Group acquires Open House estate agents](https://www.propertywire.com/company-news/sourced-group-acquires-open-house-estate-agents/) _2026-08-26 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Sourced Group has acquired Open House Estate Agents, bringing 104 franchisees into its network and offering them access to a funded acquisitions programme. The combined network now comprises more than 230 franchisees across the UK. The post Sourced Group acquires Open House estate agents appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OeLTSfMlnCQw) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [Harlow site acquisition backed by £1.8m bridging finance](https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/harlow-site-acquisition-backed-by-1-8m-bridging-finance/) _2026-08-25 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Recognise Bank has provided a £1.836 million bridging loan to facilitate the acquisition of a mixed-use commercial property in Harlow, Essex. The 18-month facility was structured at 57% LTV to enable a civil engineering firm to complete the purchase within several weeks. The post Harlow site acquisition backed by £1.8m bridging finance appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [Prime London property values down 25% as tax changes bite](https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/prime-london-property-values-down-25-as-tax-changes-bite/) _2026-08-25 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Prime Central London property values have fallen by up to 25% in some cases as tax changes targeting non-domiciled residents impact the upper end of the market. Properties above £15 million have been particularly affected, with international buyers historically accounting for around 70% of transactions in this segment. The post Prime London property values down 25% as tax changes bite appeared… ## [Newcastle leads rental yields at 6.9%, national average hits 5.9%](https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/newcastle-leads-rental-yields-at-6-9-national-average-hits-5-9/) _2026-08-25 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Newcastle upon Tyne has emerged as the highest-yielding rental market in England, with average yields reaching 6.9%, according to new research from The Letting Partnership. The analysis calculated the national average rental yield at 5.9%, derived from an average house price of £293,262 and monthly rent of £1,446. The post Newcastle leads rental yields at 6.9%, national average hits 5.9% appeared… ## [Student landlords face Ground 4A possession deadline](https://www.propertywire.com/news/student-landlords-face-ground-4a-possession-deadline/) _2026-08-25 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ The upcoming academic year marks the first test of new possession rules for student landlords following changes introduced under the Renters' Rights Act. Landlords who missed transitional deadlines are unlikely to obtain possession under Ground 4A during the remaining 2026 window. The post Student landlords face Ground 4A possession deadline appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [Scottish and northern commuter towns lead price growth](https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/scottish-and-northern-commuter-towns-lead-price-growth/) _2026-08-24 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Commuter locations around Glasgow and Manchester have dominated annual asking price growth, accounting for ten of the 15 strongest performers across six major UK cities. Falkirk recorded the strongest growth at 13.5% year-on-year to £183,596, while southern commuter towns saw prices decline. The post Scottish and northern commuter towns lead price growth appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [Estate agency AI platform secures £1m in pre-seed funding](https://www.propertywire.com/company-news/estate-agency-ai-platform-secures-1m-in-pre-seed-funding/) _2026-08-24 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ ClearPath AI has secured £1m in pre-seed funding for its artificial intelligence platform designed to automate routine tasks in residential property transactions. The company's Property AI product targets estate agencies, using AI to handle processes from instruction and onboarding through to offers and sales progression. The post Estate agency AI platform secures £1m in pre-seed funding appeared… ## [Private property network rebrands as listings reach £4bn](https://www.propertywire.com/news/private-property-network-rebrands-as-listings-reach-4bn/) _2026-08-24 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Private property network Oskar has rebranded as Oskar Prime after the value of listings shared through the platform approached £4bn. The platform currently has £3.97bn of homes listed and £3.12bn of active buyer searches across 479 agents representing 229 companies. The post Private property network rebrands as listings reach £4bn appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [Tribunal upholds £7,500 fine for electrical safety breaches](https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/tribunal-upholds-7500-fine-for-electrical-safety-breaches/) _2026-08-24 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ A tribunal has upheld a £7,500 penalty issued to a landlord company for failing to address electrical safety defects within the legal timeframe. West Suffolk Council imposed the fine on Forthbrook Ltd after the company took 82 days to complete works that should have been finished within 28 days. The post Tribunal upholds £7,500 fine for electrical safety breaches appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [Landlords lose 73% of rent tribunal cases, data shows](https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/landlords-lose-73-of-rent-tribunal-cases-data-shows/) _2026-08-24 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Nearly three quarters of rent dispute cases decided by property tribunals since January 2025 have resulted in lower rents than landlords proposed, according to analysis by LonRes. The research found that 47% of tribunal decisions cited evidence problems when ruling on rent increases. The post Landlords lose 73% of rent tribunal cases, data shows appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [Industry expert identifies common house moving pitfalls](https://www.propertywire.com/news/industry-expert-identifies-common-house-moving-pitfalls/) _2026-08-24 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ A removals industry veteran with over 30 years' experience has outlined seven frequent mistakes homeowners make during property relocations, highlighting issues that can significantly impact moving costs and timelines. The post Industry expert identifies common house moving pitfalls appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lZcycS83R2Pm) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [HMRC to conduct in-person valuations for mansion tax](https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/hmrc-to-conduct-in-person-valuations-for-mansion-tax/) _2026-08-23 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ HM Revenue and Customs will deploy valuation agents to conduct in-person property inspections to determine which homes fall under the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge. The inspections will assess whether properties meet the £2 million threshold for the mansion tax, which takes effect in April 2028. The post HMRC to conduct in-person valuations for mansion tax appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [North East property manager reaches 200 units with acquisition](https://www.propertywire.com/news/north-east-property-manager-reaches-200-units-with-acquisition/) _2026-08-21 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ North East-based property management firm Stay With Us has completed its first acquisition, expanding its portfolio beyond 200 properties. The company has acquired the serviced accommodation portfolio of Horizon Stays and is seeking further acquisition opportunities across the region. The post North East property manager reaches 200 units with acquisition appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [Property lead platform rebrands following acquisition](https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/property-lead-platform-rebrands-following-acquisition/) _2026-08-21 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Property lead-generation business iPlace Global has rebranded as PinLocal following its acquisition by AcqSoft in late 2025, with plans to expand its use of artificial intelligence and live data integration. The company operates six comparison platforms connecting consumers with conveyancers, surveyors and removals firms. The post Property lead platform rebrands following acquisition appeared… ## [Savills auction generates £30m with 81% success rate](https://www.propertywire.com/news/savills-auction-generates-30m-with-81-success-rate/) _2026-08-21 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Savills raised more than £30 million from its August property auction, achieving an 81% sale rate from 130 lots offered across residential and commercial sectors. The auction's highest-profile residential sale was a two-bedroom flat in Pimlico, which sold for £725,000, exceeding its guide price by £250,000. The post Savills auction generates £30m with 81% success rate appeared first on… ## [UK property sales rebound after August slowdown](https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk-property-sales-rebound-after-august-slowdown/) _2026-08-21 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ UK property sales recovered to 24,400 homes sold subject to contract in the week ending 16 August 2026, rebounding from the previous week's dip to 21,700. Year-to-date sales stand at 786,000, down 7.1% on 2025 but 6% above pre-pandemic averages. The post UK property sales rebound after August slowdown appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [Poor maintenance could cut landlord property values by £59k](https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/poor-maintenance-could-cut-landlord-property-values-by-59k/) _2026-08-21 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Landlords risk losing up to £59,000 in property value if they fail to maintain their rental properties adequately, according to new research from property management specialist Rushbrook. The analysis found London landlords face the highest potential losses. The post Poor maintenance could cut landlord property values by £59k appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [Letting agents struggle to convert website traffic into leads](https://www.propertywire.com/news/letting-agents-struggle-to-convert-website-traffic-into-leads/) _2026-08-21 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Analysis of letting agent websites reveals that high traffic volumes are failing to generate landlord enquiries, with industry experts highlighting the gap between visitor numbers and lead conversion rates. Data shows that while most letting agency websites receive traffic from property portals, search engines and social media, these visits frequently do not translate into new business enquiries.… ## [Burnley Council proposes borough-wide HMO planning controls](https://www.propertywire.com/news/burnley-council-proposes-borough-wide-hmo-planning-controls/) _2026-08-21 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Burnley Council is consulting on extending Article 4 powers to six additional wards, which would require landlords across the entire borough to obtain planning permission before converting properties into houses in multiple occupation. A six-week public consultation will precede a final decision scheduled for September 2027. The post Burnley Council proposes borough-wide HMO planning controls… ## [Propertymark integrates free property reports into referral network](https://www.propertywire.com/news/propertymark-integrates-free-property-reports-into-referral-network/) _2026-08-21 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Propertymark has integrated free basic material information reports into its referral platform through a partnership with property data provider Propalt. The integration allows members using Propertymark Connect to access complimentary property intelligence reports when sending referrals through the network. The post Propertymark integrates free property reports into referral network appeared… ## [Tyne and Wear rental listings surge 86.6% annually](https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/tyne-and-wear-rental-listings-surge-86-6-annually/) _2026-08-21 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Rental property listings in England have increased by 7.45% year-on-year, with Tyne and Wear recording the highest growth rate at 86.6%. Analysis by lettings software provider Propoly reveals significant regional variations, with some counties experiencing sharp declines in available rental stock. The post Tyne and Wear rental listings surge 86.6% annually appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [Pirate.io on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DuPjHJIjq8OX) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Pirate.io listing on Google Play to view the app’s details. ## [Cotswolds tipped as likely location for royal relocation](https://www.propertywire.com/news/cotswolds-tipped-as-likely-location-for-royal-relocation/) _2026-08-20 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ Prince Harry and Meghan are expected to relocate from the United States to a private residence outside London later this month. Property professionals predict the Cotswolds or Northamptonshire as the most likely locations for the couple's new home. The post Cotswolds tipped as likely location for royal relocation appeared first on PropertyWire . ## [CVC acquires majority stake in OpenRent lettings platform](https://www.propertywire.com/news/cvc-acquires-majority-stake-in-openrent-lettings-platform/) _2026-08-20 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ 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 and Darius Bradbury retain significant equity whilst continuing to lead the business. The post CVC acquires majority… ## [Buyer registrations decline while sales remain stable](https://www.propertywire.com/news/buyer-registrations-decline-while-sales-remain-stable/) _2026-08-20 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ 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 sales agreed remained stable at 7.8 per branch. The post Buyer registrations decline while sales remain stable appeared… ## [Glasgow lettings firm eyes £4m turnover after acquisition](https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/glasgow-lettings-firm-eyes-4m-turnover-after-acquisition/) _2026-08-20 · Khay Loc · PropertyWire_ 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 portfolio that has grown to more than 1,500 homes under management. The post Glasgow lettings firm eyes £4m turnover after…