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Sales activity in 2025 has recovered to long-term norms, and agents are heading into 2026 with strong pipelines worth over £1bn in commission

Initiative aims to streamline property transactions and modernise the buying process

Unexpected surge in UK property sales, inner London soars 28%

Estate agents who want to stand out and grow need an outside perspective – someone who can see what they can’t, challenge their thinking, and deliver the frank truth, kindly but clearly

The estate agency sector faces a multi-faceted set of challenges

Notices soar as Section 21 countdown begins

Snippets of industry news: Strutt & Parker appoints new director; United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty strengthens senior team; CBRE makes regional leadership appointments

The business will continue to trade under its current brand

Build to Rent now accounts for tens of thousands of new homes across the UK

The estate agency’s expansion represents a major step in its growth

Latest acquisition positions the fast-growing housing and fintech business in a strong position

Thousands of agents risk being caught out as May deadline looms

TPFG executive director Michelle Brook buys nearly £50,000 of shares as group expands after Belvoir deal

Letting agency boss concerned that many landlords may not appreciate the significance of the changes outlined in new law

Lack of data raises fears of tribunal overload

Agents fear buyers and sellers could be hit with higher property taxes

All eyes on the Budget

A growing number of buyers are having to look further afield to find better value for money

At 3.6%, CPI is still well above the Bank’s 2% target, but the direction of travel matters more

Uncertainty in the market is weighing heavily on activity

National Auction Analysis reveal interesting results

Purchase paves way for nationwide push by fast-expanding estate agency

Newly branded agency launches today

Snippets of industry news: DM & Co Homes appoint new MD; Savills adds associate director to new homes team; The Hill Group appoints new group technical director

Many landlords are reassessing their position

It’s a massive boost for SME housebuilders across the UK, says developer

Letting agents to play crucial role in guiding landlords through Renters’ Rights Act rollout, study finds

New tool is designed to make the process of searching for a home more collaborative and interactive

The chancellor is being urged to address the housing crisis and increase the National Living Wage in the Budget next week

Housing developments near train stations to be given green light “by default” under new planning rules