Finance
Shared owners taking fewer but larger steps to full ownership, finds new report
Shared owners staircasing less often but buying bigger shares, says CBRE
News
Agency
OPINION: What leaseholder reform really means for managing agents
Leaseholder reforms are driving a shift in property management, requiring agents to combine compliance, clear communication, and proactive service
Compliance
EYE NEWSFLASH: Chancellor referred to ethics watchdog for unlicensed rental home
It comes after Rachel Reeves’ colleague Angela Rayner was recently forced to resign as deputy prime minister and housing secretary after breaching housing rules
Finance
MPs debate stamp duty abolition as Labour votes against Tory proposal
Conservativess use Opposition Day debate to renew pledge to scrap the tax and call on Treasury to outline plans to 'ungum' the housing market
Law
Court reform ‘crucial’ if Renters’ Rights Act is to succeed, says Law Society
The Law Society welcomes the Renters’ Rights Act for helping to 'level the playing field between tenants and landlords'
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Carvers appoints new branch manager; Estate agent returns from Dubai to set-up own agency; UK Harding Green's new appointment
Agency
If your marketing is better, but nobody knows it yet… here’s how to change that
Stronger marketing makes all the difference — from professional video tours to standout photography. Here’s how to help homeowners experience it for themselves
Agency
UK recognised as eXp’s most successful territory outside of North America
eXp has announced several new initiatives to drive growth
Acquisitions
Investment group acquires significant stake in well-established estate agency
Investment marks new phase of growth for estate agency’s sales division
Agency
AI now a crucial part of estate agency marketing mix – Nurtur
Agents must ensure their brand, listings, and content are being understood and surfaced by AI systems, not just Google
Finance
Is Build to Rent the safest investment in an uncertain market?
Build to Rent makes up 14% of new city housing and is set to play a key role in delivering 12 new towns
Compliance
BCIS issues 2026 update to RICS CIL Index
New BCIS data reflects modest increase in infrastructure levy rates for 2026
Law
Renters’ Rights Act explained: Key points from new government guidance
What does the new legislation mean for letting agents, landlords, and tenants?
Law
Local authorities given new powers to investigate letting agents and seize documents
Councils have been granted new enforcement powers to investigate letting agents suspected of breaching regulations under the new Renters Rights Act; new rules will start in December
Lettings
Inform, educate, entertain: What Lord Reith can teach letting agents about the Renters’ Rights Bill
If the Renters’ Rights Bill represents uncertainty, it also represents opportunity - for leadership, creativity, and connection. And yes, to earn lots of money if you get this right
Law
Landlords’ views on Renters’ Rights Bill – and what could it mean for letting agents?
Agents have an opportunity to guide landlords through the Renters’ Rights Bill
Politics
Two-thirds of landlords doubt government will deliver Leasehold Reform this parliament
Widespread belief government will fall short on abolishing leasehold and moving to commonhold
Acquisitions
BidX1 acquires Essex-based auction house
BidX1, founded in 2011, operates digital property auctions
Agency
Director dealings: Foxtons chairman acquires shares
Foxtons chairman Nigel Rich has purchased 50,000 shares in the London-listed real estate group