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Property market confidence falls further as potential tax hikes loom
Rachel Reeves is widely expected to present a package of tax rises in her 26 November statement
Housing minister to meet major banks in push to strengthen first-time buyer support
The housing minister and new economic secretary will host banks in the Treasury today
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty unveils senior appointment; Three directors join TPO board; LonRes appoints COO
Tax hikes on the private rented sector have benefited first time-buyers – report
The use of the tax system to dissuade buy-to-let acquisitions has helped boost the position of first-time buyers, study finds
Buy-to-let fixed mortgage rates fall to three-year low
The range of available products has reached a record high
Most estate agents now registered for HMRC AML compliance – new analysis
Estate agents face increased risks of money laundering
Buy-to-let returns bounce back as average rental yield hits 10-year high
Rental yields highest in the North and East Midlands; lowest in London
Increased taxes on landlords has failed to ease pressure on renters – NRLA
The National Residential Landlords Association has responded to new analysis by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation that suggests tax hikes on the PRS have benefited first time-buyers
iad UK eyes expansion with nationwide roadshow
The tour aimed at agents considering self-employment will visit eight locations
Agents divided over PropTech, new survey finds
More than half of respondents to UK-wide survey say they never use PropTech tools
EYE NEWS UPDATE: TPFG delivers another record first half
The Property Franchise Group has announced its interim results for the period ended 30 June 2025 (H1 FY25) revealing that group revenue has increased 50%
Estate agent awarded £21,000 after complaining about ‘low status’ desk
Agent left feeling ‘upset’ after being told he could not sit at the ‘back’ desk
Industry reacts as Renters’ Rights Bill set to become law
The government has rejected almost all amendments proposed by the House of Lords
Housing minister vows ‘smooth transition’ to help industry prepare for Renters’ Rights Bill
Renters' Rights Bill brings major changes for letting agents, landlords and tenants
Connells Group expands footprint after acquiring four-branch agency
This latest acquisition marks the 11th deal this year for the estate agency giant, further expanding its reach and market presence
Confusion grows over Renters’ Reform Bill timeline
The NRLA has responded to the government’s opposition to changes proposed in the House of Lords
Franchise owners grow portfolio with ninth estate agency acquisition
The acquisition of marks another milestone in estate agent's career of growing the well-established brand
KFH partners with iamproperty
KFH, which Lomond purchased in January 2025, operates more than 60 branches across London
RICS publishes new AI surveying standard
AI holds genuine potential for the future of surveying