Politics
EYE NEWS UPDATE: Mayors to have greater influence over housebuilding drive
The government says the new programme forms a cornerstone of its Plan for Change to build 1.5 million homes this parliament
News
Finance
Property industry reacts to Bank of England’s interest rate decision
Policymakers at the Bank of England have made their decision ahead of the chancellor's Budget statement later this month
Finance
Will the Bank of England cut interest rates today?
Bank of England to announce interest rate decision at midday, with policymakers said to be divided ahead of the Budget
Politics
HM Land Registry launches ambitious strategy to speed up property transactions
HM Land Registry unveils Strategy 2025+ to modernise property market
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Knight Frank appoints head of short lets; The Guild of Property Professionals welcomes honorary member; Lovell North East names new director
Training
Mortgages and financial literacy to be taught in schools
The move comes in response to growing public concern that too few young people leave school with basic money skills
Politics
UK housing affordability shows sharp regional gaps across the country
Rising prices and stagnant incomes push homes further out of reach for buyers
Law
Baroness Taylor hails Renters’ Rights Act as “truly transformational” in NRLA address
Government housing spokesperson in the House of Lords says new legislation will reshape the sector
Compliance
More than 200 Guild members sign up to new Guild 365 platform
Guild 365 is designed to simplify client verification and compliance processes for member agents
Finance
Shift in landlord behaviour as buy-to-let searches decline and remortgages climb
Buy-to-let purchases currently make up just a third of all landlord searches, new data shows
Charity
Beresfords raises more than £50,000 for charity
Beresfords has supported EHAAT for several years, raising more than £152,000 for the charity to date
Finance
UK equity release market holds steady as lending rises in Q3 2025
Steady annual lending growth suggests homeowners are choosing the option of equity release
Events
Meet the winners of the 2025 EA Masters
The winners of the 2025 EA Masters Awards have been revealed
People
Estate agent dies after horse-riding accident; tributes paid
The assistant branch manager had been with the estate agency for over 30 years
Agency
Savills halves forecast for UK house price growth in 2026
Weaker buyer sentiment linked to Budget uncertainty and property tax concerns, according to estate agent
Acquisitions
Nine-branch estate agency announces merger after owner retires
Agency expands its operations through the acquisition of local firm
Politics
Property industry responds to Rachel Reeves’ speech on upcoming Budget
Chancellor avoids ruling out tax hikes in pre-Budget speech
Acquisitions
Long-established property portal acquired by ambitious PropTech platform
Acquisition follows funding round as investors back the move
Agency
Fine & Country unveils new partner agent programme for self-employed agents
Self-employed agents gain fresh opportunity with new offering
Tech
New AI portal to ‘stand for something different’
Founder says platform aims to build revenue through strong consumer service rather than maximising fees from agents