Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Dawsons appoints new residential lettings operations director; ex-Winkworth sales manager joins Moveli
News Archive
Scotland house price rises outstripping England and Wales, says agency
Analysis of the latest statistics shows the Scottish housing market ‘remains buoyant’
Guild of Property Professionals to host webinar on Decent Homes Standard
Session guiding members through proposed changes will be led by compliance officer Paul Offley
Agency’s fundraising walk exceeds target for youth cancer charity
The team of 42 completed the 25-mile challenge in under ten and a half hours
Franchise celebrates being named the North East’s most trusted agent
Accolade given for “unwavering commitment to trust, transparency, and exceptional customer service”
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
Good news – 26.3k UK resi sales; bad news – only one in two UK homes listed end up exchanging with homeowner moved
Savills downgrades UK house price forecast amid economic uncertainty
Revised outlook follows a slow start to 2025, with economic and geopolitical turbulence weighing on the market
Regulation call as study finds conditional pressures placed on homebuyers
Research echoes revelations from BBC’s Panorama Undercover Estate Agent documentary
LSL steps up franchise support ahead of Renters’ Rights Bill
Company research finds 27% of landlords think legislation will not significantly affect their lettings
Agents ‘passing on compliance costs’ as demand for digital ID checks grows
Clients increasingly charged for AML measures, according to research
NatWest signs up with digital platform for property transaction rollout
The platform will be used for remortgage cases by the end of H1 2026, with sale and purchase transactions following
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Spicerhaart Corporate Sales appointment aims to strengthen lender support; Jefferies London targets innovation with new strategic partners
Agency completes coastal trek to raise thousands for children’s heart charity
The challenge was part of a broader fundraising and community engagement initiative across branches
Agent training firm scoops International Business of the Year Award
The prize was given in recognition of the company’s contribution to learning, research and partnerships
Buy-to-let lending rises sharply in first quarter of 2025
Trend encouraged by lower interest rates, but BTL mortgage possessions rise compared with Q1 2024
Chancellor warned of housing market stagnation without urgent reform
Open letter calls for planning overhaul, investment incentives and market support ahead of Autumn Budget
Letting agents should see Renters’ Rights Bill as ‘opportunity’
Complex legislation will drive demand for professional property management services, says training company founder
Platform partnership offers same-day rent advances to UK landlords
Collaboration aims to enable quick access to funds for property maintenance, upgrades and other financial needs
Real estate’s gender gap ‘narrowing at senior level’
However, progress remains slow, according to executive search data analysis
Prime office occupiers in regional cities face rate hikes of up to 44%
Colliers analysis predicts substantial liability increases in Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds next year