Rise in number of mortgage approvals ‘a welcome breath of air’
Will the government move to stimulate housing demand and help first-time buyers on to the housing ladder?
Marc da Silva
What should agents be doing to prepare for an AI-powered landscape?
AI presents a 'huge opportunity' for estate agents, says Starberry's Ben Sellers
No end to uncertainty on leasehold reform
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 was rushed through Parliament with unusual speed
All-expenses-paid trip to Dubai for estate agents and letting agents
Glamourous incentive trip rewards high achievers with a luxury break in the UAE
Major Building Safety Regulator reform to speed up housebuilding
The changes aim to remove barriers to housing delivery as part of the government's plans to deliver 1.5m new homes
Estate agency closes after almost 100 years
The independent estate agency, which closed its doors for the last time on Friday, had been at the same branch since 1965
Property industry reacts to Zoopla House Price Index
The current supply glut has put downwards pressure on asking prices, which sellers must take into account when pricing their property
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Knight Frank announces new Henley office head; Liberty Rock hires Paul Finch of Beauchamp Estates; CBRE appoints UK and Ireland chief executive
House price growth slows as market loses momentum
Buyers remain price-sensitive, especially in higher-value markets
Protesters target estate agency over false claims it is helping house asylum seekers
Estate agent says false claims had circulated on social media claiming the business was providing homes for asylum seekers
Regulation blocking many prudent buyers from homeownership – IMLA
IMLA calls for regulatory review to support first time buyers
Residential property transactions bounce back in May – HMRC
The latest figures are encouraging for the industry
Property buyers taking advantage of ‘discounts in London’
Price sensitivity has spread to the UK’s prime regional markets, says Savills
Agents need to do more to guide renters on energy efficiency plans
New research shows that 60% of private renters do not know the energy efficiency rating of their home
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
Despite a strong week for residential property sales, a high volume of estate agents continue to overvalue causing high withdrawals
Almost 200 estate agents fined by HMRC for AML breaches
The majority of the fines are for trading while unregistered
CBRE becomes the first property firm listed in The Times gender equality top 50
The property giant had been named as one of the 50 employers in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025
Well-established agency acquires competitor’s lettings division
Co-founder of the business will be stepping back from day-to-day operations after 25 years
Safeagent says its ‘only as good as the agents who sign up to us’ as it marks 25th anniversary
One of safeagent’s greatest achievements so far has been securing CMP accessible by all agents
Your Move Franchising targets independent agents with new campaign
The campaign invites independent estate agents to join the franchise network