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Stamp duty has had its day, senior MP tells agents

Stamp duty is a "terrible tax", says Sir Mel Stride

Well-known estate agent named in King’s Honours

The MBE recognises the estate agency founder's contribution to community and charitable work over more than three decades

Fewer rent hikes after Renters’ Rights Act launch, but bigger increases may be coming

Biggest June house price drop in 14 years signals more realistic pricing

The housing market slowdown has been most evident across southern England and Wales

Letting agency handed three-year ban

The case related to a property in east London

Almost 2,000 agents gather for Propertymark One

The conference provided delegates with direct access to politicians, regulators and market experts

Fake landlord jailed after £77,000 rental scam

Opinion: The market is shrinking for some agents, but not the smart ones

Warning signs for UK housing market as property sales slump

What is currently happening in the UK property market?

Knight Frank confirms restructure amid redundancy speculation

The agency said recent changes form part of a wider reorganisation of the Hungerford branch

Comings & Goings

New faces and key appointments

Complaints against agents surge by almost 50%

More than 4,200 complaints were lodged against agents in 2025

Fast-growing property firm swoops for long-established agency

Dacres says it has doubled the number of rental properties under management over the past 12 months

Buyer enquiries remain below last year’s levels, says Rightmove

Prospective buyer enquiries continue to trail 2025 levels

Sales conversion rate jumps as fewer homes come to market

Sales agreed climb to highest level since June 2025

Zoopla reveals fresh sign-ups following acquisition

Zoopla keen to deliver quality leads

Summer webinar programme to tackle key conveyancing issues

Conveyancing Association launches summer webinar series for firms

Seaside hotspots see property prices tumble, yet buyers still pay hefty premiums

Price falls hit a number of seaside towns, yet demand continues to support substantial premiums in key locations

Acquisition spree continues as agency completes sixth deal of 2026

The latest deal adds 1,100 managed properties and three branches to the group

Buyer demand remains weak as housing market struggles for momentum

RICS survey suggests sales market remains subdued, while rental pressures continue to intensify amid a shortage of available homes