Housing market holds steady as first-time buyers spend more
Zoopla house price data suggests buyers entering the market are proving more resilient than expected
Marc da Silva
Rental yields steady as long-term tenants support investor confidence
HMOs continue to deliver the strongest returns
MPs urge government to accelerate and strengthen leasehold reform
Government urged to accelerate leasehold overhaul
Historic estate agency attracts new shareholders ahead of expansion push
Nock Deighton operates from offices in Bridgnorth, Kidderminster, Telford, Ludlow and Newport
Rogue agent and landlord ordered to repay more than £90k
Due to the seriousness of the case, it was sent to Snaresbrook Crown Court
National TV campaign to promote ‘new way to buy a home’
You can watch the advert here
Franchise owners expand with acquisition of established estate agency branch
The acquisition of Widnes represents another milestone for the business as it continues to build a scalable multi-office operation
BTL landlords see sharp rise in rental income despite widespread arrears
Rental income growth was strongest in the North West, new analysis shows
Student housing sector records sharp rise in investment
Demand was strongest in the South East
Sales progression specialist turns to AI to reduce admin workload
The company estimates the technology has freed up around 30% of the onboarding team’s working day
Agent faces possible prison sentence over alleged £50,000 fraud
Victoria Steele faces 19 charges of fraud by false representation related to her running of Swaffham-based eHomes
Boardroom tensions? Major shareholder withholds support for Winkworth directors
The developments come as the company continues to report solid financial performance
Government-backed property data trial tests future of homebuying
The 12-month project is funded through a grant from the government’s Regulators’ Pioneer Fund
Estate agent turned politician accuses Andy Burnham of hypocrisy over let flat
Andy Burnham has previously criticised the growing divide between homeowners benefiting from rising property values and those struggling to get onto the housing ladder
Estate agency lands sole instruction on mansion with secret Batman lair
The “Batcave style” design of the basement level workshop/design studio was inspired by film, The Dark Knight (2008)
Propertymark welcomes leasehold ban proposal
The trade body is calling for stronger regulation of property and managing agents as part of new reforms
The Guild supports agents ahead of major regulatory changes
The pace of legislative change within the lettings sector continues to accelerate
Lomond recognised with two workplace awards
Lomond named as one of the UK’s Best Places to Work 2026 for Development and included in The Sunday Times Very Big Organisation category
Buy-to-let confidence holds firm as landlords take stock
Landlords making clearer portfolio decisions
Agents warn of growing shortage of homes for older and disabled renters
The private rented sector is playing an increasingly important role in housing older people