Agency
Estate agent goes for glory with league-topping rugby team
Estate agent’s branding will now feature around the stadium throughout the remainder of this season
News
Compliance
Stamp duty prep ahead of HMRC rule changes
HMRC has confirmed the scope of new tax adviser registration regulations
Law
Leasehold reforms risk Labour rebellion, prime minister warned
Angela Rayner, the former housing secretary and deputy prime minister, has warned Sir Keir Starmer against weakening proposed leasehold reforms
Other News
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
UK property market starts the year strong with sales agreed 18.3% above 10-year average
Politics
Call for urgent property tax reform to reverse falling transactions
Taxation remains a barrier to property transactions, says Propertymark
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Savills confirms senior appointment; ARL announce new chairs; Former Homes England chief exec proposed for major new position
Finance
Room for growth – prime property markets set to bottom out in 2026
Five-year property market recovery expected to start this year, says Savills
Finance
The ‘government has made a pig’s ear of inheritance tax reform’ as receipts increase
Rising asset values, including property and stock prices, combined with a frozen IHT threshold, are pushing more people into paying the tax
Other News
Property auctions end the year on a strong footing – latest data shows
Record volumes and rising demand drive cap's a standout year
Events
Fine & Country to mark 25 years at annual conference and awards
Fine & Country professionals to gather from across the network
Finance
Capital gains tax receipts fall sharply as investors hold back
New data does not bode well for the chancellor’s hopes that her CGT rate hikes will bolster the public purse over the coming years
Compliance
Government confirms deadline for landlords to reach EPC C
All landlords will be required to meet new energy efficiency rating
Finance
Major lender eases borrowing constraints to improve mortgage access
New criteria allows borrowers to access larger loans
Other News
You are not in control of your own mind (and neither are your customers)
Estate agents may be especially vulnerable
Other News
House prices record ‘modest’ year-on-year rise as industry weighs in
The latest HPI points to a steady and reassuring picture for the UK property market
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: LRG names new director; Armalytix appoints head of sales; Director rejoins Savills
Politics
Government sets out design standards for new housing developments
This latest guidance supports the government’s revamp of the National Planning Policy Framework
Acquisitions
UK BTR investment hits £4.7bn in 2025
Impressive growth in UK Build-to-Rent investment, but total falls short of forecasts
Acquisitions
Estate agency sets sights on US growth with strategic alliance
New agreement positions estate agency for US expansion