UK mortgage approvals see biggest rise since November, BoE reports
Mortgage approvals bounce back after two-year low
Marc da Silva
Major property firm rebrands following acquisition
The London-based firm becomes the fourth business to join the property group
More action needed to stop buy-to-let landlords leaving the market
The Renters’ Rights Act is due to take effect on 1 May
Outsourced viewing service founded by former estate agent hits major milestone
Viewber – doing more than you might have imagined
Landlords hit as buy-to-let borrowing costs surge
Buy-to-let mortgage rates are rising sharply amid unrest in the Middle East
Franchise network grows after acquiring ‘highly respected’ estate agency
Existing staff at the estate agency will continue to work under the new ownership
More than half of Britain’s property wealth belongs to the over-60s
Over-60s hold 55% of UK property wealth, highlighting a generational divide
Housing market holds firm as serious buyers drive sales, enquiries fall 13%
"If mortgage rates stabilise at current levels Zoopla expects sales activity to continue to hold up well compared to last year
Rugby star buys estate agency in expansion move
The deal marks the estate agency's third expansion in under a year and a half
Low awareness of renters’ rights law risks undermining reforms, ministers warned
Many renters may not be aware of their new rights and protections
Estate agency trainer launches ‘pay what it’s worth’ training day
The full-day event for estate agents will covering marketing, video, and customer behaviour
Government pledges £70m to tackle building safety skills shortage
New funding has been announced to address shortages in building safety professions and help build 1.5 million homes
Agents urged to update contracts as new periodic tenancy agreement released
Agents must prepare for a range of key changes
Calls grow for government action as housing market slows
The latest house price index figures show static growth over the last three years
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
Overvaluing drags exchange rates below 54%, but net sales remain broadly stable year to date
First-time buyers hit hardest despite improving housing affordability
For many first-time buyers, the challenge of entering the market still remains significant
Chancellor urges major banks to boost mortgage support
Chancellor convenes major lenders to assess Iran conflict impact on households and SMEs
ALEP seeks clarity on leasehold reform amid act implementation delays
Calls for transparency on ground rents, valuations, and technical issues in the 2024 Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act
Statutory sick pay reforms from April 2026: What employers need to know
What are the key changes?