Will Purplebricks go fee-free again as Bruce brothers return to the business?
Michael Bruce is reportedly returning to Purplebricks as chief executive
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UK mortgage rates rise as Middle East conflict drives up borrowing costs
The very recent rise in mortgage rates could hit the nearly one million households coming off ultra-low five-year fixed deals this year
KW Plus expands with sharp rise in agent sign-ups
Estate agent Keller Williams Plus (KW Plus) now has more than 230 associates across the UK, after a record-breaking year.
UK property sector gender pay gap continues to widen
Addressing the gender pay gap requires genuine commitment from across the industry, says estate agency boss
Property buyers face a rapidly changing and ‘more complicated’ market
A prolonged conflict in the Middle East would dampen sentiment and delay rate cuts due to rising inflation, which would put downwards pressure on prices
Landlords facing £26bn ‘green tax’ to meet government’s energy targets
The drive towards more energy-efficient homes involves a massive financial burden for landlords
EYE NEWSFLASH: Bruce brothers back in the game with surprise Purplebricks return
The Bruce brothers return to the company they founded
Estate agency job ads top UK rankings for widest salary ranges
Estate agency job adverts lead UK rankings for widest salary ranges, analysis of 9,600 listings finds
Concerns raised over councils failing to crack down on rogue landlords
New data shows local authorities collected just a quarter of the total fines issued to landlords over the past two years
Property giant launches £52m share buyback as profits fall sharply
The housebuilder confirmed that the buyback programme will run until 30 June 2026
More than 450 property professionals attend Women in Estate Agency event
The event was billed as “Not a Conference”, a title organisers say reflects feedback from previous attendees and the format of the day
Average UK house price passes £300,000 for the first time
Regional differences in house price performance have become more pronounced, with a clear divide between the northern and southern parts of the UK
Mortgage advisers feel more positive about their businesses
Broker confidence in their own businesses remains robust
Applications open for spring round of The Fine & Country Foundation grants
The programme opened on 1 March 2026 and will remain open until 31 March 2026
Propertymark CEO makes fresh plea for agents to back Angela Rayner as speaker
Angela Rayner's invitation has prompted criticism from agents
Lomond enters ‘strategically important market’ after completing acquisition
The deal strengthens Lomond’s position in the North West
Ex-housing secretary Angela Rayner urges government to go further on agent regulation
Government urged to deliver meaningful consumer protections as part of bill