Londoners are purchasing the lowest proportion of houses outside the capital in over a decade due to stalling local prices and the shift back to office working.
The latest data from UK Finance shows a rise in mortgage arrears and possessions in the second quarter of 2025, although lenders continue to offer support to struggling homeowners.
Timber and materials distributor James Latham has reported a rise in revenue, citing strong demand for timber products.
OSB Group PLC has increased its dividend and backed its guidance, but reported a 20% drop in first-half profit.
Fishing tackle and equipment retailer Angling Direct has reported a stronger-than-expected first-half trading performance, boosted by a solid UK performance.
Conygar Investment Co has sold a Virgin Active gym in Nottingham for £6.8 million, as part of a strategic portfolio realignment.
Nanoco Group has stated that it expects to exceed market forecasts for revenue, a positive signal for the London-listed technology company.
The boss of flexible office group IWG has dismissed a 17% fall in the company's share price, calling it 'not rational' and blaming 'machine selling'.
The CEO of flexible office group IWG has dismissed a recent 17% fall in the company's share price, attributing the decline to 'machine selling' by automated trading systems.
The average asking price for a UK property has fallen by 1.3% in August, as sellers price their homes more competitively during a typical summer dip.
Construction giant Balfour Beatty has reported a lift in profits and is optimistic about a boost from its UK construction projects.
Construction and infrastructure giant Balfour Beatty has reported a lift in its profits, citing a strong performance from its UK-based construction and infrastructure projects.
Property firm British Land has reported strong occupancy rates in its retail parks, a positive sign for the company and the broader retail sector.
Travel giant Tui has reported a jump in profits, defying the challenges of extreme heatwaves and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The bidding battle for the healthcare property investment firm Assura has intensified, with the competition watchdog taking further action.
Real estate investment trust Landsec has completed the sale of a significant London office building to the Arora Group for a reported £245 million.
Dr Martens has reported a slide in profits but has stated that it remains on track for a return to growth in the coming year.
The London Stock Exchange's AIM market has welcomed RentGuarantor, a company that provides guarantor services for tenants and landlords, following its move from the Aquis Stock Exchange.
Major lenders reported modest monthly house price gains in July, consistent with a gradual, rate-driven recovery.
Headline mortgage deals for first-time buyers and remortgagers fell further, with the cheapest fixes starting around 3.7–3.9%.
Surveyors reported improved buyer enquiries and stabilising prices in July, hinting that BoE easing is feeding through.
Online sports betting operator Flutter has raised its full-year profit guidance after a record quarter, driven by strong growth in the US market.
Insurance company Royal London has reported a 15% increase in pre-tax profit for the first half of 2025, buoyed by higher business sales and a successful entry into the bulk purchase annuity (BPA) market.
The Bank of England reduced rates by 25bp to 4.0%, with a closely divided MPC underscoring policy uncertainty.
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted to cut the base rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.0%, marking the fifth consecutive cut in a year.
UK house prices increased by 0.4% in July, a larger-than-expected rise, according to the latest data from mortgage lender Halifax.
Average UK house prices rose by 0.6% in July, recovering from a previous dip, according to Nationwide.
The FTSE 100 reached a record high, driven by optimism over a US-EU trade deal and strong corporate earnings.
FTSE 100 property developer Berkeley Group has warned of a housing slowdown in London, forecasting further decline unless the government addresses regulatory and tax hurdles.
Amazon offers 45% discount on L'Oreal Paris Laser Renew Anti-Ageing Triple Action Eye Cream.
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