UK mortgage interest rates set to rise despite Trump’s Iran war pause
For borrowers, the message is not to sit back and hope
Marc da Silva
Property market ‘considerably less rattled’ than expected, says LRG
The property market is 'considerably less rattled' than many commentators would have you believe
Alex Chesterman returns to the property stage to focus on lettings
This is a momentous year for letting agents
Estate agency fined for underpaying staff
Starkings & Watson in East Anglia failed to pay staff the minimum wage
Most letting agents not meeting client money protection rules
Failing to display CMP certification can lead to fines of up to £5,000 from Trading Standards
Vendors feel tied down by estate agent contracts
Sellers tied into contracts they do not fully understand
Strategic tie-up aims to increase agent revenues
Guild Lettings+ is intended to help agents increase income per tenancy
Section 21 repossession claims fall, government data shows
Section 21 evictions hit a three-year low in 2025
Agents urged to act before Renters’ Rights cut-off – what you need to know
The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 is now available to view and share with tenants
New town locations confirmed by government
Ministers have selected seven locations for new towns to be built across the UK
Check if your area is among the most or least affordable for first-time buyers
New Affordability Report shows that affordability has improved across all regions in Great Britain over the past year
Stamp duty receipts rise 11% in February
Is it time to reform stamp duty to boost activity in the housing market?
Capital gains tax bills surge as HMRC threshold freeze bites
Capital gains tax receipts rose sharply in early 2026
Property auction market hits ‘new benchmarks’ as supply and sales volumes surge
Last year saw a record number of lots offered and sold
Agents stretched as admin demands spill into evenings and weekends
Almost half of UK property managers and letting agents regularly handle admin in the evenings after business hours, and a quarter at weekends, new report shows
Propertymark invites members to join agent advisory board
How does technology fit into your business?
FIA launches new website and member platform
The new platform introduces a wide range of integrated tools designed to support member growth, visibility and efficiency
The top 10 most affordable towns in the UK
Property buyers are becoming increasingly focused on value for money
Whistleblowing lawsuit filed by former property firm boss
Legal battle looms as former boss blows whistle on property firm