Summer of speculation awaits housing market
The difficult financial choices facing Burnham were no doubt brought home to him last week
Marc da Silva
Generation stay-at-home: Record numbers living with parents
New research highlights the financial challenge facing many first-time buyers
Historic estate agency adopts employee ownership model
The executive board will continue to lead the business
Estate agency expands with longstanding acquisition
The estate agency has expanded through a series of acquisitions
Record-breaking quarter for UK property investment
Record £2.2bn investment signals market confidence
Don’t make landlord licensing easier, government urged
Delay listing homes until 2027 housing market revival, urges property investor
Proposed homebuying reforms backed as market confidence declines
Survey finds confidence among property professionals, buyers and sellers has fallen as transaction reforms move forward
Banks slam the brakes on smaller property investor lending
New research shows a sharp drop in bank lending to smaller property investors
Landlord fined over dangerous HMO conditions
Council investigation uncovered serious fire safety failings, electrical hazards, damp and disrepair at HMO
Property professionals reveal their biggest challenges
Survey highlights the biggest pressures facing self-employed property professionals
Nigel Farage faces scrutiny over property declarations
Reform UK leader has declared two of five reported properties, with spokesperson saying the arrangements comply with parliamentary rules
The hard sell is dead, says estate agency director who turned to lettings
The estate agency believes buyers and sellers are increasingly looking for advisers rather than salespeople
Annual rent limit prompts landlords to charge more upfront
Average rents in England rose sharply in June
Gazumping crackdown delayed
Members back reform in principle but call for more consultation before legislation progresses
The Guild launches video series for estate agents
Six-part series explores instruction winning, marketing and business growth strategies
Report urges Tories and Reform to seize ‘once-in-a-generation’ housing opportunity
Think tank report argues existing planning powers are sufficient to boost housebuilding if backed by political will
Fraudsters target homes in title hijack attempts
Data from HM Land Registry shows dozens attempted property hijacking cases were recorded between April 2025 and March 2026
Agency grows its footprint with latest acquisition
Purchase of agency takes managed portfolio to around 1,500 properties