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
Marc da Silva
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
Property industry veteran unveils new consultancy venture
Former Property Academy managing director to work with estate agents
Iamproperty launches The 2025 Budget Playbook for Estate Agents
The Autumn Budget has created some much-needed clarity for estate agents
Major estate agency fined £120k for unauthorised works at Grade I branch
The works were discovered on a site visit by the council
Father-and-son agency team expands into new territory
Buoyed by a strong first year, the duo is pressing ahead with expansion
Chestertons acquires online agency
Agency has steadily grown its portfolio and serves a wide range of landlord clients, many of whom are based in Hong Kong
Dexters chairman Justin King says the chancellor’s stance on tax hikes was ‘misleading’
As a former chief executive of Sainsbury’s, King's comments carry significant weight in the business community
Agents face rising Rightmove fees – but don’t yet know how high next year’s hike will be
Research recently revealed that Rightmove fees now account for up to 13.5% of an agent’s commission
New data ‘point towards new rental records being set next year’
The Renters’ Rights Act is expected to fuel rental price growth
Fast-growing agency acquires Sheldon Bosley Knight’s lettings arm
The agency says it is exceptionally well-positioned for an ambitious phase of expansion in 2026
Mortgage searches plummet after Budget shake up
Record product availability at 29,200 shows strong lender appetite
More than 4.6m homes across England at risk of flooding
London has the highest number of high-risk properties
Propertymark talks up prospects of a big ‘Boxing Day Bounce’
Professional body says it expects to see an increase in online searches, enquiries, and valuation requests
New AI guide for estate agents
The beginner’s guide provides a clear, practical introduction to AI for agents of all sizes
Property industry reacts to latest Nationwide house price data
House price growth stalls amid market uncertainty
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Former Connells Group CEO (Estate Agency) joins Fenn Wright as equity partner; Strettons names new MD; Savills appoints experienced director
Husband and wife team expand after acquiring independent estate agency
Estate agency will continue to trade under its existing name
Angela Rayner faces fresh tax questions over Westminster flat
Ex-deputy PM and housing secretary faces new allegation months after resigning over stamp duty irregularity on Hove home
Mortgage approvals dip – industry reaction
Buyers were deterred by uncertainty ahead of the Budget