Renters’ Rights Act impact on agents drives website compliance reviews
It is now essential that agencies carry out full ‘safety net’ checks across all communication channels and publicly available information to ensure compliance
Marc da Silva
Student letting agency expands national portfolio through acquisition
The acquisition almost quadruples loc8me’s Liverpool presence from around 400 beds to nearly 1,500
Zoopla revenue up 9% as valuation leads to estate agents rise a third YOY
Stronger outcomes for agents and housebuilders as revenues grow
Market activity strengthens as demand recovers and supply remains strong
Supply levels remained ahead of last year - a signal of continued landlord confidence?
Renters’ Rights Act changes for landlords risks leaving tenants with fewer options
New findings are drawn from LRG’s Spring 2026 Lettings Report
eXp UK reports agents outperform wider market on new instructions
The housing market has shown a clear uplift in seller activity in recent months
BTL landlord hit with fine over property safety failures
An inspection found a range of safety issues: exposed electrical wiring, missing smoke alarms, fire safety concerns, poor security, defective windows, excess cold and evidence of rodent infestation
Alto reports record Q1 performance
Q1 performance was up 25% year on year compared with the same period in 2025
Estate agency expands with new office opening
The agency said the new office will allow it to support growing demand from homeowners and landlords in the local area
Letting agents warned over deposit risks after Renters’ Rights Act changes
The changes introduced under the Renters’ Rights Act may appear relatively minor operationally, but they create a genuine compliance risk for agents
Stamp duty shake-up could unlock thousands more home sales
Without a more liquid housing market, it will be impossible to unlock the scale of delivery the new homes sector urgently needs, claims home buying firm
Estate agents report steady gains in sales and lettings activity
Encouraging March sees uplift in sales, buyer demand and viewings ahead of spring market
NRLA partners with Bidwells in push for portfolio landlords
Institutional‑backed residential portfolios at scale are becoming increasingly important to the UK’s housing mix
Average mortgage up nearly £350 a month since Iran conflict began
Higher mortgage rates are exposing big regional affordability imbalances
Property auction sector continues to outperform last year
The residential sector remained the key driver of market performance
Over 300 agencies begin onboarding AI platform – claim
The system is intended to handle a range of operational tasks, including enquiry responses, client communications, marketing activity, sales progression and elements of property management
New build prices fall in several UK regions as market splits
Wales recorded the largest drop in prices
Agency instructed to manage Crown Estate
The appointment builds on Bidwells’ existing role managing Crown Estate Scotland’s coastal portfolio
Tributes paid following death of property industry stalwart
Property auctioneer Clive Emson has died aged 79
Property industry reacts to latest Rightmove House Price Index
Property professionals have their say on the latest house price data