Agency
New letting agency sets ambitious growth target
The new agency has opened its first branch with 15 members of staff
News
Acquisitions
Estate agency expands with purchase of well-established company
With the addition of the new office, the estate agency now has 15 branches in total
Finance
Relaxed lending rules could significantly boost first-time buyer transactions
Several large mortgage lenders have modified the way they apply the affordability test
Tech
Nested and Gazeal join forces to reduce fall-throughs
New partnership aims to accelerate the property sales process
Other News
Property industry reacts to latest UK house price data
Annual rate of house price growth increased in May
Lettings
Rents rise for fifth consecutive month as ‘summer surge’ looms
Report reveals highest average since October 2024, with demand likely to push prices higher
Politics
HMRC figures show steep drop in transactions – industry reaction
Bank of England ‘will have its work cut out to maintain a balanced pathway’
Lettings
Seaside town considers £784 licence fee to tackle rogue landlords
Proposed scheme would address overcrowding and substandard housing conditions
Acquisitions
Ambitious PropTech platform acquires digital mortgage broker
Move aims to strengthen end-to-end homebuying offering as it targets 10% of UK transactions
Compliance
New Shared Ownership Code launches in bid to drive better standards
Housing providers invited to adopt the code, developed after consultation and pilot
Events
ESTAS 2025 Awards shortlists revealed
Finalists named in categories including The People Awards, Supplier Awards and Collaboration Awards
Agency
£90m raised by Savills in strong May auctions
Sales confirmed 'ongoing strong demand for smaller flats and houses'
Lettings
London rents steady in May as tenant demand levels off
Report shows rental prices and viewing requests remaining stable across the capital
Other News
Scottish new build house prices soar ahead of existing homes
But shortage of supply remains an area of concern, says agency
Other News
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
Best week for resi sales for 148 weeks in the UK property market, yet overvaluing is still a big issue
Agency
Agency expands super prime lettings business with national team
The move reflects rising demand for high-end rentals in areas such as the Cotswolds and the North
Finance
Landlords risk missing out on green mortgage savings, lender warns
Paragon Bank research highlights missed opportunities in accessing lower rates
Tech
Moverly wins £50,000 in Smart Data Challenge Prize shortlisting
Homebuying platform named among ten finalists vying for top spot in DBT-funded competition
Tech
Rightmove: seven out of ten branches now using Hub
New figures show significant growth in agent use of the service since 2023
Lettings
Rising rental payments drive up inflation figure for tenants
Report from the ONS shows private renters most affected by growing household costs