People
Lomond set for new chief executive – high-profile name revealed
Lomond turns to experienced executive for CEO Role
News
Acquisitions
Property giant seals £1bn sale of PRS business in landmark deal
Plans to sell the PRS business were first announced in November 2024, triggering a competitive bidding process
Agency
From viewings to best-seller – estate agent tops Amazon charts
The Seller’s Playbook is the follow-up to David Adans' previous book ‘The Landlord’s Playbook’
Compliance
New HMRC guidance underlines need for specialist tax support, says trade body
The trade body said firms are facing increasing difficulties when assessing SDLT liabilities, reliefs and exemptions
Agency
More homes going under the hammer
Lots offered rise 6.1% year-on-year as auction supply outpaces buyer demand
Finance
Number of interest-only mortgages drops by nearly a fifth in a year
The interest-only book has shrunk in size each year since the end of the financial crisis
Other News
Housing market slowdown deepens as sales fall sharply
Economic uncertainty has weighed on buyer confidence
Agency
Are you securing digital real estate in your town?
Very few agents are thinking about securing the digital ground that will influence sellers in the future
Acquisitions
Independent agency completes second acquisition of 2026
The acquisition strengthens the agency's presence in West Sussex
Lettings
Property sales market stalls as lettings activity accelerates
Rental demand surges as property sales market remains subdued
Finance
BTL landlords eye exit despite rising rental returns
BTL landlords hold back on investment despite rising rental returns
Agency
Estate agency targets growth with new branch launch
Laura Harris appointed to lead branch after 14 years with the business
Compliance
New platform aims to keep agents on the right side of regulation
The launch of Compliance Guardian expands The Guild's compliance support offering
Finance
Retirement crisis hiding in Britain’s housing wealth
Millions of homeowners face retirement income gap despite substantial housing wealth, report finds
Agency
Tributes paid to long-serving estate agent
Former clients, colleagues and friends have since paid tribute
Agency
Estate agency expands with second branch after 18 years
Long-established estate agency expands with second office
Politics
Trade body rejects major merger proposal
The government has not made a clear case for how merging would work, says organisation