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Patron Capital Secures €600 Million Backing from Mitsubishi Estate to Supercharge European Real Estate Strategy

Patron Capital, the London-based private equity real estate firm, has taken a major leap in its growth strategy with a landmark €600 million commitment from Mitsubishi Estate. The Japanese property giant, through its global arm Mitsubishi Estate Global Partners (MEGP), has acquired a majority stake in Patron, aiming to strengthen

Supreme Court Tightens Rules on Joint Mortgages and Undue Influence

Landmark ruling makes lenders responsible for protecting vulnerable joint borrowers. What this judgment means for lenders, brokers, lawyers, and developers. The Supreme Court has issued a decisive ruling in the case of Waller‑Edwards v One Savings Bank. It establishes that where joint mortgage funds are used partly for one

Housing Recovery Hits Hurdles, Knight Frank Warns

After a 28 per cent drop in April transactions, recovery still looks uncertain. What property professionals should plan for next. House sales in the UK dropped by 28 per cent in April as the stamp‑duty deadline ended and buyers stepped back. That is the warning from Knight Frank’s

Mortgage Approvals Plummet as Stamp Duty Holiday Ends: What It Means for the UK Property Market

UK mortgage approvals reached their lowest level in over a year in April following the end of the stamp duty holiday. Here’s what professionals need to know and do next. April saw mortgage approvals drop to 60,463; a figure not seen since February 2024; as the stamp duty