Finance
BTL lending holds steady in Q2 as yields rise and arrears decline – UK Finance
Mixed results highlight the ongoing uncertainty facing the buy-to-let market
News
Agency
The Guild launches marketing packs for members
Properties marketed through the service will receive exposure via Residence, The Guild’s new UK-wide property magazine
Lettings
Rental values remain ‘strong’ despite increased stock levels – Foxtons
The phased implementation of the Renters’ Reform Act will introduce structural changes to the private rental sector over the next few months
Agency
Reeds Rains relocates branch
The branch is owned by a major LSL Estate Agency Franchising partner
Events
The Conveyancing Association sets date and unveils theme for 2026 conference
The conference will be chaired by CA board director Eddie Goldsmith. Confirmed speakers include David Smith, David Opie, Paula Higgins and Kate Faulkner
Agency
Taking a property off the market may improve its future sale prospects – claim
Latest trend suggests that if a property does not sell early, taking it off the market for a period may be more effective than keeping it listed long-term
Agency
Renters reform isn’t the problem – being a reactive agent is
The Renters' Rights Bill is highly likely to achieve Royal Assent and become law in either late October or early November
Compliance
Government unveils major estate agency AML reform – ‘not the outcome we had expected’
Estate agents are set to be supervised by a new anti-money laundering authority
Charity
New letting agency backed by Lloyds Bank and National Lottery funding
The agency is a joint venture between national homelessness charity Crisis and letting agency Homes for Good Good Place
Agency
Estate agent opens own agency in grandfather’s old barbershop
The new estate agency opens in the very building that once housed the founder’s grandfather’s barbershop during the 1950s and 60s
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Lloyds Living appoints new CEO; Middleton Advisors strengthens Surrey coverage; LSH welcomes new director
Agency
Why this government consultation is a tipping point
Three core principles stand out - and estate agents are at the heart of driving reform
Law
MPs to have final say as Renters’ Rights Bill returns to Commons
Royal Assent – the formal step required for the bill to become law – is likely to be granted within the next few weeks
Law
Have your say on home buying reforms and material information guidance
The proposed reforms aim to reduce the number of failed transactions and speed up the home-moving process
Agency
Property auction market stable as lots and sales increase
Auction volumes rise and demand holds firm, but success rates show slight decline
Agency
Purplebricks silent as fee-free estate agent model quietly axed
The online estate agency ’s pre-tax losses more than doubled after the takeover by Strike
Compliance
Right to Rent penalties surge amid tougher enforcement
Right to Rent rules are not new, but the cost of non-compliance is now significantly higher
Politics
Propertymark urges agents to ‘act now’ ahead of renters’ reform, launches free roadshow
To support the sector, Propertymark has launched a nationwide Renters’ Rights Bill Roadshow
People
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty appoints new senior sales director; Ex-Laurels director joins Moveli; Colliers welcomes new director
Compliance
Crackdown on non-compliant letting agents as council toughens enforcement
Trading Standards granted powers to enforce major letting laws, including tenant fees, redress, and client money rules