Tight market sees rents reach new high

Investors retreating from the property market have opened the door for tenants to escape the rental squeeze and begin transitioning into first home buyers.

Investors retreating from the property market have opened the door for tenants to escape the rental squeeze and begin transitioning into first home buyers.
Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, speaks during a Senate Appropriations committee hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, July 21, 2026. Finn Gomez | Getty Images Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, defended President Donald Trump‘s energy and economic agenda on Friday during an appearance at a southwestern Ohio steel mill with Vice President JD Vance,…
Shares of Jio Financial Services rose over 2% on Monday after the company fixed August 10 as the record date for its final dividend of Rs 0.60 per share for the financial year, which ended on March 31, 2026. Jio Financial Services shares rose to Rs 262.65 apiece on Monday, extending a more than 10%…
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CHL Mortgages has expanded its bridging proposition for a wider range of adverse credit histories and introduced automated valuation models (AVMs) for eligible properties. Applications involving unsatisfied county court judgments (CCJs), debts, and secured and unsecured arrears – subject to underwriter assessment – will be considered by CHL Mortgages. Rates start at 0.7% per…
Savills data shows tech sector office demand jumped from 14% to 22% in H1 2026, as prime CBD vacancy stood at around 2% and rents continued to rise. CRE Herald Market analysis, deal insights, and sector research trusted by fund managers, asset managers, and senior executives. Subscribe Now Already have an…