£400m Lost Every Year to Failed UK Property Deals, Open Property Group Finds

LONDON, UK. February 3rd, 2026 – New analysis from Open Property Group highlights that failed UK property deals are costing UK homeowners millions. Industry data reveals that almost one in three agreed property sales never reach completion. Recent property market data shows the scale of the issue clearly: 28-31% of agreed UK property sales fall […]

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UK Private Rented Sector Faces Supply Collapse as Listings Hit Record Lows, LandlordBuyer Finds

LONDON, UK. January 26th 2026 –The UK private rented sector (PRS) is facing a deepening supply crisis as rental listings fall to record low levels, driven by a growing number of landlords, particularly smaller property owners, exciting the market, according to recent analysis from LandlordBuyer. Only around 35% of privately rented homes in the UK

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UK Landlord Exodus To Accelerate in 2026 according to LandlordBuyer

LONDON, UK. December 17th 2025 – Thousands of UK landlords are expected to leave the private rental sector in 2026, following a turbulent 2025 in which approximately 93,000 buy-to-let landlords exited the market. According to property purchasing firm LandlordBuyer, the combination of regulatory reform, financial pressures, and growing uncertainty is triggering a sustained shift in

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UK housing repossessions have increased by 9% according to LandlordBuyer study

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UK. November 20th, 2025 – New figures released by the Ministry of Justice, analysed by LandlordBuyer, for July to September 2025, shows a surprising shift in the property and rental landscape across England and Wales. While overall possession claims have fallen, repossessions are rising, signalling mounting pressures on tenants, landlords, and homeowners. The latest

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Home Ownership Out of Reach for 90% of UK Earners, Open Property Group Data Reveals

LONDON, UK. November 18th 2025 – Home ownership is now financially out of reach for the vast majority of UK workers, with new research by Open Property Group showing the average home in England now costs 7.7 times the median salary, far above traditional mortgage affordability limits. According to the latest figures from the Office

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UK Landlords Face Growing North-South Divide in 2026

Buckinghamshire, UK. October 27th 2025 – New analysis from LandlordBuyer suggests that the UK’s property market divide between North and South is set to widen further by 2026, as northern regions continue to outperform the South in both rental yield and price growth. According to recent data, average property prices in the South of England

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UK buyers struggle while 50,000 homes sit empty, study finds

LONDON, UK. June 25th 2025 – As the UK housing crisis deepens, new analysis by Open Property Group exposes a worrying surge in so-called “zombie homes”- properties that sit unoccupied and deteriorating while millions struggle to access affordable housing. Key insights: 50,000+ long-term vacant homes in England alone 23,000+ of these have been empty for

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Open Property Group Analyse Why Rural House Prices Are Surging Faster Than Cities

London, UK. May 23rd 2025 – New analysis from Open Property Group reveals that rural England is facing an affordability crunch, as house prices in the countryside outpace urban growth, despite lower average wages and higher living costs in remote areas. These shifting dynamics are challenging the long-standing assumption that rural life offers a more

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LandlordBuyer Reveals the Top UK Cities for Landlords in 2026 – and London Doesn’t Make the List

Buckinghamshire, UK. May 21st 2025 – The UK’s buy-to-let (BTL) property market is undergoing significant transformation. Amid rising interest rates and regulatory changes, some landlords are choosing to exit the sector. However, for astute investors, 2026 could represent a year of strategic opportunity—particularly in regional cities that are primed for rental growth. According to a

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‘The property ladder pulls further away’ warns Open Property Group

Buckinghamshire, UK. April 22nd 2025 – For many first-time buyers across England, the dream of homeownership continues to slip further out of reach. Despite rising wages, soaring house prices are making it harder than ever to get on the property ladder. A leading UK professional house buying company ‘Open Property Group’ based in Buckinghamshire UK,

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Open Property Group Addresses Common Misconceptions About Cash House Buyers

GERRARDS CROSS, UK. 1st October, 2024 – Open Property Group recently surveyed their database to find the most alarming myths and misconceptions towards Professional Cash House Buying companies. Jason Harris-Cohen, Managing Director of Open Property Group, emphasised the importance of transparency in the industry, stating, ““We were keen to get an insight into how our

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