Events
Keller Williams UK opens MegaCamp 2026 to all estate agents
The two-day event will take place in London
News
Agency
Federation of Independent Agents joins forces with marketing specialist
New partnership seeks to provide members with additional options to support their marketing activity
Finance
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
Post budget, the UK Property Market is ticking along quite nicely; Rents 6.5% down in one month
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Lomond appoints new COO; Spicerhaart hires new performance director; Joe Sarling joins Colliers’ Residential and Living team
Acquisitions
Ambitious estate agency accelerates expansion with latest acquisition
Fast-growing agency expands network to 13 branches
Law
Landlords say government’s energy efficiency plans will break the bank
Government urged to engage with the sector to develop a clear plan to help landlords invest in energy efficiency works
Finance
Sharp rise in stamp duty receipts – HMRC
The housing market has held up better than some expected, despite the tax environment
Agency
Estate agents urged to have their say on government’s housing reforms
The government's plans would have major implications for sellers and estate agents
Acquisitions
Property investment platform acquires BuyAssociation
Under the terms of the acquisition the two brands will continue to operate independently
Lettings
Green gains slow in rental market despite policy pushes
Policy ambition hasn’t translated into real-world acceleration
Charity
Fine & Country’s ‘Carols by Candlelight’ event raises over £15,000
The funds raised will be donated to homelessness charities
Politics
Autumn Budget dampens UK housing market, agents warn of prolonged slump
Latest report continues to point to a decline in house prices
Agency
Estate agency under new ownership after administration
Administrators were appointed yesterday after the agency faced mounting financial pressures, resulting in some job losses
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Spicerhaart appoints estate agency director; JLL’s Richard Petty announces retirement; Fine & Country MD Nicky Stevenson returns from maternity leave
Acquisitions
Lomond’s buying spree continues with back-to-back acquisitions
Historic agency joins property group
Agency
Why so many moves fail, and the estate agent who says it doesn’t have to be this way
Estate agency owner Matt Baldock and Ben Madden address the issues dragging the sector down, and the practical changes that could transform how people buy and sell homes
People
The rule of… two!
Simon Bradbury rethinks his “rule of three” after marketing guru Rory Sutherland champions the power of two
Law
Renters’ Rights Act: New council powers begin 27 December – are you ready?
Agents and landlords urged to prepare as councils begin exercising new investigatory powers
Agency
Rise in accidental landlords highlighted in new report
With rental demand strong and a cohort of “accidental landlords” planning to expand, agency say its outlook is cautiously optimistic at this stage