What is currently happening in the UK property market?
Third best week of the year for UK residential property sales, despite issues in the Middle East
Marc da Silva
Former Knight Frank partners launch new agency
The new agency is led by Chris Priestley, and Jonny Wish
ESTAS crown postcode champions today – watch live at 4pm
Each postcode produces one winner
TPFG completes significant investment to ‘strengthen the platform’
TPFG expects the investment to contribute modestly to earnings in 2026
Major changes to renting as Renters’ Rights Act comes into force
What the changes coming in from Friday 1st May mean for you
Letting agency launches new residential sales brand in repositioning move
The new brand represents the rebranding of the firm’s sales division
Rents edge up again as market tightens ahead of renters’ reform
While rents are undoubtedly rising, the pace remains notably more measured than during the rapid surges seen in recent years
Rightmove and Propertymark launch new qualification training for agents
The training has been developed following feedback from agents
Zoopla aims to help agents target self-managing landlords with new content hub
Zoopla is making content available for agents to use across their own channels
Property industry reacts to Bank of England’s interest rate decision
Policymakers reached a decision
Government rules out rent controls despite Reeves signals
Steve Reed says rent controls are not under consideration, despite Rachel Reeves remarks
Will the Bank of England raise interest rates today amid inflation concerns?
At its 19 March meeting, the Bank of England held rates, with governor Andrew Bailey stating that it “stands ready” to respond to inflation pressures
Leasehold ban unlikely before next general election, housing minister says
Labour pledged in its 2024 manifesto to end the feudal leasehold system
Established estate agency pair rebrand
While the name is changing, the teams remain in place
It’s delay, not complexity, holding back reform
Leaseholders want action now
Renting now cheaper than buying as ownership costs surge
Regional differences remain significant
Sub-4% mortgage return with Barclays – will other lenders follow?
The lender is offering a range of new mortgage products
Spike in unsold homes drives growing stock backlog for estate agents
The data points to a market where transactions are taking longer to complete