Asking prices record biggest July fall as Rightmove halves growth forecast
Intriguing dynamic between current pricing and activity levels
Marc da Silva
Foxtons sees significant change in major shareholder holdings
Canadian group Converium Capital, which previously called for a sale of the company, has acquired a greater stake in the estate agency group
Generation Rent slams ‘unscrupulous landlords’ for pocketing millions in tenancy deposits
Campaigners call for landlords and agents who make repeated excessive deductions to face “meaningful penalties”
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Cushman & Wakefield names new head of UK & Ireland; Savills reveals Home Counties appointment; Experienced agent joins Moveli
The Property Franchise Group grants share options to key executives
The awards are linked to various performance metrics
Hamptons downgrades rental growth forecast as market continues to cool
What initially appeared to be a London-centric slowdown has now spread across the country, with rents declining in multiple regions and growth easing elsewhere
HM Land Registry reveals progress in speed and digital transformation
HM Land Registry says fresh investment in digital services and focus on efficiency has allowed it to process registrations faster
Property industry reacts to new Rightmove House Price Index
Realistic pricing required in today's sales market
CLC seeks views on proposed hike in fees
The proposals for the forthcoming licensing year would see a 3% increase in practice and licensing administration fees, and a 6% uptick in contributions to the Compensation Fund
Deadline set for unsafe cladding removal
New legislation will set strict deadlines for landlords to fix unsafe cladding or face the consequences
Planning permissions for renovations drop to lowest level in a decade
Typically, there is a strong correlation between property transactions and home improvements, as homeowners often undertake renovations shortly after moving in
Renters Rights Bill delayed until autumn – it’s official
Leader of the House Lucy Powell has not scheduled time for the Bill to be debated before the summer recess on Wednesday
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Ex-Savills department head joins Moveli; Strutt & Parker expands its country house team; Haringtons UK appoints new buying agent
Rental supply dips despite soaring demand
Rental market supply and demand gap forecast to widen
Franchise network expands following acquisition of independent estate agency
Alongside its strong lettings foundation, the new office will also offer residential sales
Rumble with the Agents comes to the North East
Property professionals invited to step into the ring for charity; guest of honour Ossie Ardiles, ex-Spurs and Newcastle United manager, will be attending, along with Micky Hazard
Agents Giving ball – announcing the winners
The Fundraising Champions of the Year Awards 2025 - and the winners are...
Property auction market shows signs of softening
Looking at the regional data, results were mixed
Reposit reports record first half
Reposit says that the standout growth came from the Build to Rent sector
Trading Standards reacts to Panorama documentary with official statement
Trading Standards has issued a warning that estate agents who violate their professional obligations may face sanctions