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There were 25,665 active estate agency businesses in the UK in 2025, up 2% on the 25,155 recorded in 2024

As leaders, if we’re the ones saying, “go on, just have one,” are we actually part of the problem?

Greater affordability, supported by stronger wage growth relative to house prices and improved access to higher loan-to-value lending, has helped to keep buyers active

Estate agency strengthens its presence across the region

The FCA will focus on four key areas

The time to exchange continues to vary significantly by region

Searching online is the beginning of so many people’s housing journey

Average home purchases take six weeks; re-mortgages complete in under a day

Collaboration will provide former and current athletes with a clear pathway to build their own estate agency businesses

Opinion remains divided on the outlook for the UK housing market

Lending for residential property purchases grew by 22% this year to £176bn, but what is likely to happen in 2026?

Snippets of industry news: Strutt & Parker recruits new director in London from UK Sotheby’s International Realty; Untypical appoints new CEO; Director declaration at Crest Nicholson

New data reveals a mixed picture for agents

Uncertainty linked to speculation around potential property tax rises in November’s Budget contributed to more subdued market activity and weaker pricing

The balance between mortgage and deposit is slowly shifting for first-time buyers

The two-day event will take place in London

Estate agents shift offices to new locations

New partnership seeks to provide members with additional options to support their marketing activity

Post budget, the UK Property Market is ticking along quite nicely; Rents 6.5% down in one month

Snippets of industry news: Lomond appoints new COO; Spicerhaart hires new performance director; Joe Sarling joins Colliers’ Residential and Living team

Fast-growing agency expands network to 13 branches

Government urged to engage with the sector to develop a clear plan to help landlords invest in energy efficiency works

The housing market has held up better than some expected, despite the tax environment

The government’s plans would have major implications for sellers and estate agents

Under the terms of the acquisition the two brands will continue to operate independently

Policy ambition hasn’t translated into real-world acceleration

The funds raised will be donated to homelessness charities

Latest report continues to point to a decline in house prices

Administrators were appointed yesterday after the agency faced mounting financial pressures, resulting in some job losses

Snippets of industry news: Spicerhaart appoints estate agency director; JLL’s Richard Petty announces retirement; Fine & Country MD Nicky Stevenson returns from maternity leave