Government publishes guide to Renters’ Rights Act
The new guidance explains what agents, landlords and tenants need to know ahead of the legislation coming into force
News Archive
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
The number of UK homes sold subject to contract in whole of October 2025 dipped compared with the corresponding month last year
What lessons can estate agents learn from Celebrity Traitors?
The hit reality show has more in common with the property world than you might think
Halifax House Price Index – industry reacts to latest figures
Property professionals weigh in on what the latest data means.
Rightmove to roll out AI innovations for agents
Property portal reveals multiple AI initiatives in the works for agents and consumers
Fast-growing estate agency acquires long-standing rival
The independent agency continues its expansion drive with targeted purchases
End-of-year estate agency conference returns for 2025
Following last year’s sell-out event, the 2025 conference will once again focus on helping agents plan, prepare, and grow their businesses for the year ahead
You’re hired! Karren Brady to headline Propertymark One 2026
Propertymark One 2026 is set to be the organisation’s biggest event yet
Welsh Estate Agency Awards 2026 open for nominations
The event will take place at the Hilton Hotel in Cardiff
EYE NEWS UPDATE: Mayors to have greater influence over housebuilding drive
The government says the new programme forms a cornerstone of its Plan for Change to build 1.5 million homes this parliament
Property industry reacts to Bank of England’s interest rate decision
Policymakers at the Bank of England have made their decision ahead of the chancellor’s Budget statement later this month
Will the Bank of England cut interest rates today?
Bank of England to announce interest rate decision at midday, with policymakers said to be divided ahead of the Budget
HM Land Registry launches ambitious strategy to speed up property transactions
HM Land Registry unveils Strategy 2025+ to modernise property market
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Knight Frank appoints head of short lets; The Guild of Property Professionals welcomes honorary member; Lovell North East names new director
Mortgages and financial literacy to be taught in schools
The move comes in response to growing public concern that too few young people leave school with basic money skills
UK housing affordability shows sharp regional gaps across the country
Rising prices and stagnant incomes push homes further out of reach for buyers
Baroness Taylor hails Renters’ Rights Act as “truly transformational” in NRLA address
Government housing spokesperson in the House of Lords says new legislation will reshape the sector
More than 200 Guild members sign up to new Guild 365 platform
Guild 365 is designed to simplify client verification and compliance processes for member agents
Shift in landlord behaviour as buy-to-let searches decline and remortgages climb
Buy-to-let purchases currently make up just a third of all landlord searches, new data shows
Beresfords raises more than £50,000 for charity
Beresfords has supported EHAAT for several years, raising more than £152,000 for the charity to date