EYE NEWS UPDATE: Foxtons expands into Birmingham with acquisition of local estate agency
Purchase gives Foxtons entry into West Midlands market
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Wording confirmed for new tenancy agreements under Renters’ Rights Act
New information must be shared with existing tenants no later than 31 May
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Jon Cooke steps down down from GPEA; Senior changes at Savills
Industry responds to Warm Home Plan
The £15bn warm homes plan aims to significantly cut energy bills
Rogue landlord and agent fined for unlicensed HMO
Civil penalty fines were issued for the licence breach
Estate agency expansion fuels strong sales growth
Expansion and stronger market conditions drive an uplift in sales
Alto reports solid growth in full-year results
The CRM software for estate agents achieved significant sales growth in 2025
Plans for 3,500 new homes edge closer
The project will deliver around 3,500 new homes, along with green spaces, new infrastructure and transport links, and commercial and community facilities
Estate agencies named for non-compliance with money laundering regulations
New list identifies estate agencies not complying with money laundering rules
Fast-growing agency completes first strategic acquisition of 2026
The agency, which completed six acquisitions last year, now manages approximately 10,000 properties
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Partner returns to Knight Frank; Sam Smith joins Property Hub Invest; The Good Economy appoints head of sustainability for housing
Are you ready for the changes under the Renters’ Rights Bill?
Major reforms are on the way, and preparation is no longer optional
Homeownership just got easier – here’s what’s changed
Traditional barriers to homeownership are easing
Independent estate agency acquires rival firm
The acquisition expands the estate agency’s presence in and around the local area
Sharp rise in number committing to a home move this year
Conveyancing registrations – a key indicator of serious intent to move – has increased significantly
How does the affordability picture vary across regions?
Considerable variation in affordability remains across occupational groups
Property exchanges up 12.6% year-on-year – TwentyCi
The latest trends are reflective of higher transaction volumes
Estate agency ramps up efforts to encourage property investment
Estate agency targets new opportunities for private and portfolio landlords
Property industry reacts to new Rightmove House Price Index
Choice for homebuyers is at its highest for this time of year since 2014
Estate agents start 2026 strong as buyer enquiries, viewings and offers rise
Early-year demand strengthens, with many agents reporting that they are busier than usual
Housing market activity starts earlier than usual in 2026
Early home-mover data suggests pent-up demand is starting to be released
Number of property sales agreed per estate agency branch fell in November
The average number of sales agreed per branch also saw a slight dip, latest data shows
Record January asking-price growth signals strong start to year
Rightmove’s first snapshot of market activity at the start of 2026 shows a marked increase in activity from the quieter December period into January
Country house prices fall again in Q4 2025, though rate of decline slows
Demand in country market improves after the Budget
Self-employed platform attracts ‘experienced agents leaving the high street’
Is the UK agency sector moving increasingly towards the self-employed broker model?
Landlord confidence slips after Budget and Renters Rights Act – survey
A number of landlords may seek to reassess their position in the coming months
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