UK BTR investment hits £4.7bn in 2025
Impressive growth in UK Build-to-Rent investment, but total falls short of forecasts
Marc da Silva
Estate agency sets sights on US growth with strategic alliance
New agreement positions estate agency for US expansion
Majority of UK mortgages brought under financial abuse code
All new signatories must be fully compliant with the Code by 1 November 2026
‘Next wave of mortgage rate cuts disappears over the horizon’ as inflation jumps
Mortgage rate-cutting momentum set to stall as inflation hits 3.4%
EYE NEWS UPDATE: Foxtons expands into Birmingham with acquisition of local estate agency
Purchase gives Foxtons entry into West Midlands market
Wording confirmed for new tenancy agreements under Renters’ Rights Act
New information must be shared with existing tenants no later than 31 May
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Jon Cooke steps down down from GPEA; Senior changes at Savills
Hybrid estate agency eXp UK surpasses 900-agent milestone
Network growth reaches 900 agents
Industry responds to Warm Home Plan
The £15bn warm homes plan aims to significantly cut energy bills
Rogue landlord and agent fined for unlicensed HMO
Civil penalty fines were issued for the licence breach
Estate agency expansion fuels strong sales growth
Expansion and stronger market conditions drive an uplift in sales
Alto reports solid growth in full-year results
The CRM software for estate agents achieved significant sales growth in 2025
Plans for 3,500 new homes edge closer
The project will deliver around 3,500 new homes, along with green spaces, new infrastructure and transport links, and commercial and community facilities
Luxury property sales drop to five-year Low
Top super-prime market revealed
Estate agencies named for non-compliance with money laundering regulations
New list identifies estate agencies not complying with money laundering rules
Fast-growing agency completes first strategic acquisition of 2026
The agency, which completed six acquisitions last year, now manages approximately 10,000 properties
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Partner returns to Knight Frank; Sam Smith joins Property Hub Invest; The Good Economy appoints head of sustainability for housing
Are you ready for the changes under the Renters’ Rights Bill?
Major reforms are on the way, and preparation is no longer optional
TPFG completes ‘smart’ acquisition
The purchase will support the group's growth strategy
Homeownership just got easier – here’s what’s changed
Traditional barriers to homeownership are easing