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Property giant provides trading update
The update is being closely watched, offering fresh insight into the health of the property market
News
Finance
Buyers hit pause as mortgage market slows in run-up to Budget
Uncertainty around potential tax and housing policy changes continues to weigh on buyer confidence
Agency
Estate agents top the UK smoking charts as workplace stress takes its toll
When asked why they smoke, workers cited stress, anxiety, and feeling annoyed or irritated as the top three triggers influencing their smoking habits
Finance
HSBC now lending 6.5x income for mortgage
This is the highest income multiple the market has seen in years
Lettings
Rents see sharp fall in October as market cools
Underlying supply and demand pressures continue to shape the market
Acquisitions
Estate agency franchise changes hands as father-and-daughter takes over
Duo bring a combined 45 years of experience in estate agency and property management
Training
Property Academy announces rebrand
New brand will continue to support estate and letting agency owners and senior leader
Finance
Average mortgage rate falls below 5%
Borrowers will no doubt be thrilled to see mortgage rates drop
Agency
Dexters to recruit 200 new trainees through academy programme
The London-based estate agency employs more than 2,500 people across over 180 offices
Events
Voice of the Agent Conference 2025 to be livestreamed for all agents
Accessibility should never be a barrier to insight
Politics
SME housebuilders warn of barriers blocking 100,000 new homes each year
New report highlights the pressures facing developers
Acquisitions
EYE NEWSFLASH: LRG acquires major estate agency group
Property giant adds 36 branches to its portfolio
Lettings
Daily Mail urges PM to reopen probe into Rachel Reeves’ unlicensed home after ‘fresh revelations’
The chancellor was warned by more than one letting agent that she would need licence to rent out her home
Agency
Service isn’t enough: It’s time for estate agents to deliver theatre
Too many agents stop at efficiency, when the real money, reputation and loyalty live in the realm of hospitality
Compliance
Estate agents face legal uncertainty under new AML rules
HMRC has published revised AML guidance that significantly redefines what is mandatory
Acquisitions
Expanding estate agency makes second acquisition of the year
Ambitious agency owner secures terms on yet another expansion deal
Law
Calls to act against Rachel Reeves rejected by Labour-led Southwark Council
The chancellor rented out her Dulwich home without obtaining the required selective licence from Southwark Council - a criminal offence under the Housing Act 2004
Finance
Mansion tax plans resurface as prime London property prices slide
Property taxes often come with unintended consequences
Compliance
Cyberattacks cost small real estate firms £125m each year, says report
Cyberattacks continue to pose a serious risk, particularly for smaller businesses