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Market scepticism reflected in drop in mortgage lender’s share price since deal announced on Monday

Trend driven by rents rising faster than house prices as landlords leave the market

There is not much to impede the assault by nimble buyout firms

Mortgage lender says short supply and strong demand will push prices higher this year

Growing population and buoyant economy have fuelled four-year bull run, but some warn rising prices are unsustainable

Plus, the former star Morgan Stanley banker taking part in a US government purge and Venture Global’s stock plunges weeks after going public

One of the world’s most complex financial conglomerates is attracting scrutiny for circular flows of cash involving its global property portfolio

Plans to revamp ‘commonhold’ ownership were announced by ministers this week — but what is commonhold?

Estate agent chief says group has taken ‘decisive action’ over alleged sexual misconduct and discrimination

Winemakers are battling shifting tastes among younger generations and lower prices caused by oversupply

Zoopla figures signal easing for tenants after prolonged squeeze on finances

High interest rates and uncertainty over immigration policy discourage homeowners from selling or renovating properties

Property listings group says house-hunters spent 1bn more minutes on its site last year

Owners of luxury London development take Laing O’Rourke unit to court for £35mn

FTSE 100 group sets out plans to sell £2bn of offices and scale back office developments

Developers are constructing more in high-risk areas — illustrating the twin challenges of adapting to severe weather while addressing a housing shortage

Cladding concerns and rising service charges hit demand for apartments

Kwek family feud between octogenarian chair and CEO offspring leads to share suspension of real estate developer

As the government struggles to ease a real estate crisis, state-owned developers have been buying up land

Private capital group is seeking to intensify competition with rivals including Blackstone