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Angela Rayner, the former housing secretary and deputy prime minister, has warned Sir Keir Starmer against weakening proposed leasehold reforms

UK property market starts the year strong with sales agreed 18.3% above 10-year average

Taxation remains a barrier to property transactions, says Propertymark

Snippets of industry news: Savills confirms senior appointment; ARL announce new chairs; Former Homes England chief exec proposed for major new position

Five-year property market recovery expected to start this year, says Savills

Rising asset values, including property and stock prices, combined with a frozen IHT threshold, are pushing more people into paying the tax

Record volumes and rising demand drive cap’s a standout year

Fine & Country professionals to gather from across the network

New data does not bode well for the chancellor’s hopes that her CGT rate hikes will bolster the public purse over the coming years

Reposit sales surge

All landlords will be required to meet new energy efficiency rating

New criteria allows borrowers to access larger loans

Estate agents may be especially vulnerable

The latest HPI points to a steady and reassuring picture for the UK property market

Snippets of industry news: LRG names new director; Armalytix appoints head of sales; Director rejoins Savills

This latest guidance supports the government’s revamp of the National Planning Policy Framework

Impressive growth in UK Build-to-Rent investment, but total falls short of forecasts

New agreement positions estate agency for US expansion

All new signatories must be fully compliant with the Code by 1 November 2026

Mortgage rate-cutting momentum set to stall as inflation hits 3.4%

Purchase gives Foxtons entry into West Midlands market

New information must be shared with existing tenants no later than 31 May

Snippets of industry news: Jon Cooke steps down down from GPEA; Senior changes at Savills

Network growth reaches 900 agents

The £15bn warm homes plan aims to significantly cut energy bills

Civil penalty fines were issued for the licence breach

Expansion and stronger market conditions drive an uplift in sales

The CRM software for estate agents achieved significant sales growth in 2025

The project will deliver around 3,500 new homes, along with green spaces, new infrastructure and transport links, and commercial and community facilities

Top super-prime market revealed