Most ‘grey belt’ homes planned on unspoilt countryside, new research shows
Nine in ten 'grey belt' homes approved since 2024 will be built on unspoilt Green Belt land, including prime farmland
Marc da Silva
Government policy takes a hit as housebuilding slows
The latest data reveals a significant drop in the number of homes being built
EYE NEWS UPDATE: LSL eyes Estate Agency Franchising growth via assisted acquisitions
The group now has almost 300 estate agent branches and 37,500 lettings portfolio
Britain’s happiest places to live revealed – does your area make the top 20?
Rightmove asked thousands of people across Great Britain how they feel about where they live
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
Unexpected rise in high value £1m+ homes in London coming onto the market
NRLA partnership opens estate agent competition on landlord sales
The collaboration will also allow estate agents to bid for the sales instructions on a multi-agent basis
Well-established agency acquires rival firm’s lettings and management book
The acquisition expands the agency's operations in the local area
KFH offloads mortgage division
As part of the acquisition, KFH’s mortgage advisory team will join First Mortgage
TPFG reports strong growth, profit in line with expectations
The strength of the group's franchise model and diversified revenue streams puts TPFG in a strong position
National Estate Agent Day is coming – mark your calendar
The awareness day aims to recognise the profession and celebrate the role agents play in the housing market
RAN conference returns next week
The event promises to cover a whole host of different sessions
Half of borrowers now prefer two-year fixes as rate uncertainty grows
Shorter-term deals favoured by first-time buyers and those remortgaging
PRS REIT proposes members’ voluntary liquidation following sale
Manchester-based private rented housing group prepares to wind down operations
Barclays backs The Property Franchise Group to drive franchisee growth
New facility marks a significant financial initiative for TPFG
Property firm becomes the first in the sector to adopt AI-generated ads on Channel 4
The campaign will now air on Channel 4’s streaming platform
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Claire Hardwick joins her husband at Hardwick Estate Agents; Fred Jones to lead Outra; NHQB appoints board
RICS pays tribute following death of former chairman and estate agent
Longest-surviving former president has passed away
Councils urged to improve relations with agents and landlords to boost housing stock
Propertymark CEO argues that licensing is not the best method when looking to improve property supply
UK mortgage lending rebounds in Q3, says UK Finance
Mortgage lending returned to growth in the third quarter after a quieter start to the year
Tax hikes will worsen the housing crisis, landlords warn
Many landlords are already considering reducing the size of their investment or leaving the sector entirely