Property industry reacts to latest UK house price data
The latest figures show that the housing market continues to demonstrate resilience
Marc da Silva
Bank of England set to hold interest rates
UK inflation remains nearly double target ahead of expected interest rate hold
Established estate agency enters new era following management buyout
Company now under new ownership
My Property Box finalises purchases of two agencies
Both businesses were sold due to retirement
Property giant sees profits rise 26.8%
Despite a resilient performance, company warns of budget uncertainty affecting property market
Six-branch estate agency expands following successful acquisition
This latest move marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth strategy
Propertymark and Rightmove agree new three-year partnership
Extended Propertymark–Rightmove partnership will aim to provide greater market intelligence for the industry
Lords to review inheritance tax on pensions and property
The House of Lords Finance Bill sub-committee is inviting contributions to its inquiry on the draft Finance Bill 2025-26
Winkworth sales revenue jumps 27%
The estate agency business reports that sales revenue accounted for 53% of total network income in H1 2025
Two agencies expelled from The Property Ombudsman scheme
These businesses can no longer trade legally due to the requirement for redress
New self-employed hybrid estate agency platform launches
First agent set to join from JLL
Portal challenger blasts Rightmove for squeezing estate agents with rising fees
New property portal has pledged not to follow the path of major portals by implementing steep, double-digit fee increases for agents
Ambitious estate agency opens second office a year after launching first branch
Growing company sets sights on further expansion
LSL: Half year results for the six months ending 30 June 2025
New figures have been published; new CEO, Adam Castleton’s, maiden set of numbers
Moveli claims its agents earn triple the industry norm
Moveli says self-employed broker agents can earn significantly more, whilst enjoying the freedom of being their own boss
Almost all homeowners fear new annual property tax, survey finds
The study surveyed 1,000 UK homeowners to assess sentiment around a proposed 0.5% annual property tax that could replace or modify the current stamp duty system
QuadReal acquires 6,000-home BTR operating firm
The deal marks the full transfer of the operating company to QuadReal after a long-term partnership
‘Difficult to grow and succeed’ in London, NRLA urges BTL landlords to look north
While demand for rental properties in the capital remains strong, many investors are now questioning whether the rental returns justify the risk
Zoopla says ‘it’s business as usual’ amid latest sale speculation
A potential sale is unsurprising, says Zoopla spokesperson
Estate agents support stamp duty reform, urge abolition without replacement
Stamp duty has long been one of the biggest barriers to homeownership