UK rental market shows growing regional divergence in latest figures
The rental market remains sensitive to broader economic conditions and evolving regulatory changes
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Estate agency founder pleads guilty to assaulting partner
The co-founder of an estate agency in Cornwall who threatened to kill directors in a series of shocking social media videos
Further Rightmove fee increases look likely as portal maintains strong outlook
Rightmove reports increased membership and advertiser revenue growth, while maintaining full-year guidance for double-digit revenue expansion and continued profit growth
Estate agents accused of pricing above market expectations
Market expectations out of step with estate agent valuations, it is suggested
Revenue growth beyond estate agents winning instructions is key – The Guild
Estate agents winning instructions remains fundamental to every agency business, but maximising revenue increasingly depends on converting additional income opportunities
Modern conveyancing practices facing scrutiny as property transaction delays worsen
Conveyancing group is calling for greater attention to professional standards, supervision and accountability across the sector
Fine & Country expands into new territory
This is a significant milestone, not only for Fine & Country but also for the Isle of Man property market, says new associate
Off-plan sales slump to lowest level in 12 years
Just a third of new homes in England & Wales were sold before construction was complete in 2025
Industry pressure builds for estate agent regulation and more upfront data
There is clear alignment across the industry on what needs to change, says the CA
Estate agents are facing a new trust challenge
The real eSTATE of it also draws on insights from iamproperty’s 7,000 branch agency network and in-depth agent interviews
Rents fall again as rental market slowdown gathers pace
The sharpest monthly decline was recorded in the North East
Independent estate agency opens second branch
Fowler and Powell Heritage was established in 2019
House price trends underline more subdued market conditions
There are signs that some buyers are priced out of the city centre market and are escaping to the surrounding areas
Residential construction starts fall sharply
The Glenigan Index covers the three months to the end of April 2026 a
Rental supply squeeze hits four-year high
Some landlords increased rents to offset higher compliance costs and growing financial pressures
Estate agency leads to be contacted by AI voice system
New AI-powered platform seeks to transform how estate agents generate valuations
New WhatsApp AI assistant for estate agents launches
The launch aims to target a longstanding issue in both estate agency and conveyancing
Historic estate agency brand grows through acquisition
The purchase marks the estate agency's seventh to date and sees the business open its 11th office
New AI tools target agent productivity
The update follows input from the estate agency CRM platform’s Artificial Intelligence Advisory Board