Number of buy-to-let companies exceeds 400,000
The limited company is now the structure of choice for the next generation of investors
Marc da Silva
Real estate sector ‘falling behind the expected standard for customer service’ – study
New research highlights how industries such as real estate are falling behind the expected standard for customer service
This year’s National Conveyancing Week gets underway
All law firms active in the conveyancing process are now able to register their involvement and commitment to taking part in NCW for free
Estate agencies named for not complying with money laundering regulations
HMRC has published details of businesses, including several estate agencies and property firms, that have not complied with the regulations
Tribunal decision for landlord saves him £29,000 Rent Repayment Order
The unsuccessful Rent Repayment Order (RRO) claim was brought by renters, assisted by Justice for Tenants
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Spicerhaart appoints new MD; Associate director rejoins Savills; Knight Frank announces senior hire from Strutt & Parker
Buyers rush to complete deals ahead of stamp duty deadline
Propertymark's housing insight report takes a monthly look at the trends affecting the UK housing market
Property portal has busiest day in four years
The housing market has started 2025 on a stable footing
Journalist sues after ‘beloved’ pet dog is hit by an estate agent’s car
Whichever side loses the dispute could face a costs bill of more than £150,000
New UK property news channel to help promote major exhibition
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New data reveals £327m licensing windfall for top 50 councils
New data shows the true scale of licensing fees and their growing impact on the private rental sector
Savills shares slump despite strong results
Savills PLC shares fell 8.6% to 906p on Thursday
Connells Group quietly completes first acquisition since leadership changes
Connells Group has quietly acquired a well-established estate agency in recent days, without announcing the purchase to the public
Historic estate agency returns after six-year absence
The estate agency will open a new office in the coming weeks
Vicar whose house was ‘stolen’ gets possession back after four years
The £131,000 home was stolen from the owner in 2021 and it has been a lengthy battle to get it back
UK housing market starts to lose momentum as stamp duty deadline looms
The UK housing market appears to be losing some momentum as the expiry of the temporary increase in stamp duty thresholds approaches
Connells Group reports over £60m profit following ‘exceptional year’
Helen Charlesworth, CEO of Connells Group, says she is filled with excitement and ambition for the year ahead
New estate agency targets investors with off-market properties
The agency aims to offer exclusive off-market property deals for investors
Estate agency lists former councillor’s house for just £1
The reasonably priced property is unsurprisingly attracting "huge interest"
Agents urged to prepare for new sanctions rules
Specialist highlights a few red flags for agents to consider