The housing market crisis – who’s to blame?
Property commentators Russell Quirk and Charlie Lamdin clash in heated housing debate
Marc da Silva
Housing a priority as Labour unveils property agenda ahead of conference
Housing will feature prominently in Labour’s programme at its upcoming party conference, which begins this Sunday
Hunters launches ‘Personal Agent’ model
Estate agency brand to expand by supporting local agents in setting up independently
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Savills appoints new head of international sales; Third generation joins family-run estate agency; Gateley Legal expands residential division with senior hire
Independent estate agency set to open fourth branch
Estate agency to open new branch after its application was approved by the local authority
Landlord exodus grows as Renters’ Rights Bill looms
Letting specialist warns that so-called “amateur” landlords are most at risk of exiting the sector as the Bill moves forward
New self-service website builder launched for estate agents
New platform allows agents to launch fully branded websites with no developers required
Cut tenancy admin and earn more, letting agents told
Extra income for agents, protection for landlords
New scheme guarantees sale price if buyer pulls out after exchange
New solution designed to support sellers, estate agents and conveyancers in managing the risks associated with property transactions
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Chestertons appoints new regional director; A familiar face returns to The Perspective Group; Allison Homes South West strengthens senior team
Ambitious estate agency opens second branch
The estate agency, which launched five years ago, is planning further expansion
Historic estate agency launches new flagship office
After 140 years, this estate agency is still expanding
Rent controls set to pass in new housing bill
Under the proposed rules, rent increases would be limited to inflation plus one percentage point
Estate agents get free access to Nurtur’s valuation and lead management tools
Accurate valuations open the door, but accurate tracking drives growth, says COO at Nurtur
Fewer landlords planning rent increases as affordability pressures mount
Research shows that the market may be reaching an affordability ceiling
Nigel Farage debates buy-to-let crisis with ‘chainsaw’ landlord Samuel Leeds
Samuel Leeds previously used a chainsaw to cut through the front door of a property he owns to evict a non paying tenant
Estate agency sector set for growth, report finds
The current upward trend is expected to continue into 2026
Lack of suitable homes sees ‘last-time buyers’ scrap moving plans
Older homeowners stuck in homes that no longer work for them as they struggle to find an appropriate alternative, says HomeOwners Alliance
Good transport links still add most value to house prices in key UK cities
Londoners pay a significant premium to live near a tube or train station
Moveli expands into new homes
The company says its entry into the space is built around two core advantages that distinguish it from legacy players