Letting agency launches legal challenge against local authority over ‘extortionate’ fees
The action aims to challenge the legality of the selective licensing application costs
Marc da Silva
London estate agency in ‘acquisition mode’ as firm lines up deals
Ex-associate director at Savills works closely with several estate agencies, including one that she says has just completed the "first purchase of many" this year
UK’s first fully digital purchase transaction
Landmark transaction could pave the way for things to come in the property sector
Connells Group completes another acquisition
The fast-growing estate agency group continues its strategic expansion with their largest purchase since Countrywide in 2021
UK mortgage approvals drop again following stamp duty rush
Analysts are starting to see more competitive mortgage deals from key lenders
New letting agency sets ambitious growth target
The new agency has opened its first branch with 15 members of staff
Estate agency expands with purchase of well-established company
With the addition of the new office, the estate agency now has 15 branches in total
Relaxed lending rules could significantly boost first-time buyer transactions
Several large mortgage lenders have modified the way they apply the affordability test
Nested and Gazeal join forces to reduce fall-throughs
New partnership aims to accelerate the property sales process
Property industry reacts to latest UK house price data
Annual rate of house price growth increased in May
Estate agency boss suffers financial losses after assistant stole £166k
The estate agency owner was out of the office caring for his terminally ill mother, when his assistant acted on "pure greed". She has been jailed for two years and three months
Estate agency announces new franchisee as it expands under new ownership
Business becomes the first franchisee under the estate agency's new franchise model
Property industry reacts to Zoopla House Price Index
Buyer motivation was boosted by the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Savills strengthens its residential team; United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty welcomes senior director; New sales director named at Conveyancing Alliance
Ambitious PropTech firm acquires third letting agency
By the end of 2025, agency says it is committed to achieving the goal of managing more than 10,000 properties
Rural house prices outpace urban growth – Nationwide
Rural properties continue to show as a popular choice amongst home movers even after the spike seen on the back of the COVID pandemic
Busiest May for home sales since the 2021 pandemic boom
UK housing market springs back following the end of stamp duty reliefs and the Easter lull
Which estate agencies feature on Best Places to Work 2025 list by The Sunday Times
Happy workers make for good businesses
Developers face fines as government steps up plans to speed up housebuilding
Councils will get new powers to keep housebuilders on track to ensure they play their part to deliver 1.5m new homes
New office for estate agency eyeing growth with self-employed recruitment model
The office layout comprises 20 workstations, reflecting the company’s expansion plan to recruit self-employed sales agents