Conveyancing
Three little words – how to make a lawyer weep
Peter Ambrose looks at a common source of frustration in the conveyancing process
News
Prices
Buying beats renting on monthly costs in 41% of local markets, study finds
Research found the North East is the best region for first-time buyers
Auctions
Property auction raises £41m as buyer demand holds firm
The highest-priced lot sells for £3.235m – £435,000 above its guide price
Housebuilding
Viability pressures threaten regional build-to-rent pipeline
London and the big cities account for almost half of all new delivery
Lettings
Lettings platform launches post-Renters’ Rights Act insurance products
The suite is designed to address changing requirements of the rental market
Charity
Conveyancing platform donates record amount to charity partners
The donation is the largest from the company since it launched its charitable initiative
Politics
Rayner reinstalled as housing secretary by new PM Burnham
The former deputy prime minister resigned from the role in September 2025 following stamp duty controversy
Politics
RICS urges Burnham to tackle homebuying delays and fall-throughs
The new PM has “a clear opportunity to make a practical difference to people's lives”, says CEO
Politics
Property industry reacts to new prime minister
Leaders in the sector offer initial thoughts as Andy Burnham enters 10 Downing Street
Agency
Estate agency network doubles YouTube audience in a year
Series showcasing high-end properties has attracted viewers from around the world
Lettings
Prime rents rise as landlords respond to higher costs and Renters’ Rights Act
Constrained housing supply is expected to continue supporting rental values, agency says
Tech
Software integration offers property managers live repair updates
The new functionality is available immediately to customers using both platforms
Events
Phil Spencer lined up for Rightmove webinar on reducing fall-throughs
The television presenter will be joined by John Reynolds, co-founder and COO of Coadjute
Prices
Asking prices fall as buyers face summer distractions
The number of homes available for sale is close to a 12-year high for the time of year
Prices
Industry reaction: all eyes on interest rates as pricing levels dip in July
Accuracy of pricing is essential as market uncertainty prevails
Agency
Independent estate agency adopts employee ownership model
The move secures a long-term future while recognising the contribution of staff, the company said
Landlords
Renters’ Rights Act has made selling ‘too much of a risk’ for landlords
The re-letting ban after eviction notice “removes the safety net”, says specialist