Finance
Overseas buyers hold back amid economic and political uncertainty
Recent reforms are shaping how international investors approach UK property
News
Charity
Agent Rainmaker raises more than £100k for charity
Agent Rainmaker is a long-time champion of the Promise Dreams charity, raising over £300,000 in the last eight years
Law
Renters’ Rights Act: The real trouble begins on 27 December, not in May
Mark 27 December 2025 in your diary as urgent – it deserves far more attention than it’s getting
Finance
Ed Mead’s warning: Don’t let Rachel Reeves near the housing harket
Prominent industry figure expresses anger over proposed property taxes ahead of chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget announcement
Law
It’s no longer a Bill to talk about… it’s an Act to act on
The Renters’ Rights Act will test this industry’s professionalism
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Ex-Strutt & Parker director joins Moveli; Mace Consult appoints new MD; IMLA elects new chair and management committee for 2026
Finance
Advisers prepare for Budget as inheritance tax hits £5.2bn
“The “hokey-cokey” Budget is just days away, but what blueprint will the chancellor follow?
Finance
Are 50-year mortgages a good idea?
President Donald Trump's 50-year mortgage plan has sparked debate, but broker says there are significant long-term drawbacks
Agency
UK estate agency duo earn international recognition
The 2025 Top 100 reception was held in New York
Compliance
Tenant awareness of the Renters’ Rights Act remains low
Without urgent action, new reforms risk falling flat, warns TDS Charitable Foundation
Tech
Zoopla unveils tools to spotlight new homes
Zoopla says its lead performance for housebuilders has increased across all regions
Agency
Property tax panic – why the Budget is likely to be softer than the headlines suggest
Sales activity in 2025 has recovered to long-term norms, and agents are heading into 2026 with strong pipelines worth over £1bn in commission
Politics
Government-backed coalition aims to accelerate homebuying digitisation
Initiative aims to streamline property transactions and modernise the buying process
Other News
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
Unexpected surge in UK property sales, inner London soars 28%
Agency
What I learnt getting a dose of my own medicine
Estate agents who want to stand out and grow need an outside perspective - someone who can see what they can’t, challenge their thinking, and deliver the frank truth, kindly but clearly
Agency
Estate agents cite transaction uncertainty as biggest worry, survey finds
The estate agency sector faces a multi-faceted set of challenges
Law
Surge in eviction notices as landlords rush to beat Section 21 ban
Notices soar as Section 21 countdown begins
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Strutt & Parker appoints new director; United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty strengthens senior team; CBRE makes regional leadership appointments
Acquisitions
LRG acquires family-owned estate agency
The business will continue to trade under its current brand