Compliance
NRLA agrees new partnership to support landlords in meeting New Housing Standards
As new housing standards come into force, this partnership seeks to support landlords while also safeguarding tenants’ wellbeing
News
Lettings
Prime rents hold steady as regulatory shifts loom
The Renters’ Rights Bill has been simmering in the background for the past two years but is finally in its final stages of scrutiny
Politics
The elephants in the room that could trample the Housing Minister’s ambition
Can plans to improve the home buying process succeed?
Other News
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
While the London property market remained sluggish over the summer, the rest of the UK performed relatively well
Agency
The goldfish myth: Why we don’t have shorter attention spans, just higher standards
What's the lesson for estate agents?
Politics
Tories pledge reform of Welsh version of stamp duty
The announcement follows a similar policy revealed earlier this week by UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch for England and Northern Ireland
Acquisitions
Well-established estate agencies announce strategic merger
Estate agency strengthens regional presence through new partnership
Finance
Revealed: The cities where buying property beats renting – even with a 5% deposit
Where can first-time buyers save?
Lettings
UK rental prices ease as affordability improves
New data reveals widespread softening in UK rental prices as affordability improves
Politics
More than half of taxpayers want inheritance tax scrapped
New findings land just weeks ahead of chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget
Finance
Blow to government’s housing targets as SME housebuilders face mounting barriers
New report finds that planning delays, rising costs, and increasing regulatory complexity are combining to make many smaller schemes unviable
Politics
Rachel Reeves urged to match Kemi Badenoch by cutting stamp duty in Budget
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, estate agents hope chancellor Reeves heeds Conservative leader Badenoch’s proposal and tackles the unpopular stamp duty burden
Law
Can student lettings survive without fixed terms?
As the Renters’ Rights Bill ends fixed-term tenancies, the student lettings sector faces uncertainty, with concerns over vacant rooms and lost rental income
Politics
Property industry welcomes Conservative promise to abolish stamp duty
Kemi Badenoch has announced a Conservative government would scrap stamp duty on primary homes
Politics
UK housing market remains subdued, says RICS
The housing market continues to struggle for momentum, with agreed sales still on a downward trend, reflecting a broader hesitancy in the property market
Agency
Zoopla unveils campaign claiming to be London’s leading property portal
Move over Rightmove: Zoopla claims number one ranking spot in the capital
Acquisitions
Your Move franchise expands portfolio with new acquisition
This is another successful acquisition for National Home Move and reflects their continued appetite for growth
Tech
Rex Software rolls out new tools to streamline how estate agents connect with buyers
Buyer Management is designed to reduce administrative overhead, enabling estate agents to focus on direct buyer engagement and relationship-building
Agency
eXp UK launches new commercial division
eXp UK’s commercial offering will cover office, retail, industrial, land and mixed-use sectors
Compliance
RICS issues key updates to clarify global bank lending valuations
RICS has today published two significant updates providing guidance for valuers, lenders, and regulators