Compliance
AI meets inventory reports: A new challenge for property managers
AI-generated challenges are creating new risks for property managers handling tenancy disputes
News
Compliance
Proposed homebuying reforms backed as market confidence declines
Survey finds confidence among property professionals, buyers and sellers has fallen as transaction reforms move forward
Finance
Banks slam the brakes on smaller property investor lending
New research shows a sharp drop in bank lending to smaller property investors
Compliance
Landlord fined over dangerous HMO conditions
Council investigation uncovered serious fire safety failings, electrical hazards, damp and disrepair at HMO
Agency
House sales falter amid mortgage jitters and political turmoil
UK Home Sales Slide 9.4% in June
Agency
Property professionals reveal their biggest challenges
Survey highlights the biggest pressures facing self-employed property professionals
Politics
Nigel Farage faces scrutiny over property declarations
Reform UK leader has declared two of five reported properties, with spokesperson saying the arrangements comply with parliamentary rules
Agency
The hard sell is dead, says estate agency director who turned to lettings
The estate agency believes buyers and sellers are increasingly looking for advisers rather than salespeople
Lettings
Annual rent limit prompts landlords to charge more upfront
Average rents in England rose sharply in June
Law
Gazumping crackdown delayed
Members back reform in principle but call for more consultation before legislation progresses
Agency
The Guild launches video series for estate agents
Six-part series explores instruction winning, marketing and business growth strategies
Politics
Report urges Tories and Reform to seize ‘once-in-a-generation’ housing opportunity
Think tank report argues existing planning powers are sufficient to boost housebuilding if backed by political will
Compliance
Fraudsters target homes in title hijack attempts
Data from HM Land Registry shows dozens attempted property hijacking cases were recorded between April 2025 and March 2026
Acquisitions
Agency grows its footprint with latest acquisition
Purchase of agency takes managed portfolio to around 1,500 properties
Agency
After almost 40 years, estate agency unveils new identity
Agency adopts new name and joins The Guild of Property Professionals while retaining its existing team
Finance
Major house price index set for revamp
Founded in West Yorkshire in 1853, Halifax has been part of Lloyds Banking Group since 2009
Tech
AI platform launches to connect sellers with personal estate agents
Website launches with 50 agents across London and the Home Counties, with UK expansion planned