Other News
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
News
Compliance
Navigating compliance charges under the Renters’ Rights reforms
As regulation continues to expand, agents are facing a growing compliance burden and increasing pressure to meet legal obligations while avoiding costly mistakes
Acquisitions
Blundells strengthens regional presence with takeover deal
The acquisition forms part of Connells Group's ongoing expansion strategy
Lettings
Rental stock shortages continue to drive rent growth
Affordable rental hotspots see rents rising twice as fast as the national average amid ongoing supply shortages
Other News
Affordable hotspots lead first-time buyer price growth
Rightmove data shows the strongest growth is concentrated in lower-priced markets
Finance
Rightmove set to be demoted from FTSE 100
The property portal is expected to join the FTSE 250
Politics
MPs call on Reeves to scrap ‘economy-damaging’ stamp duty
Stamp duty is “damaging the economy”, a cross-party group of MPs has warned
Law
Case updates from your lawyer – useful or not?
Meaningful communication, not routine updates, is what keeps clients engaged during lengthy property transactions
Politics
The government’s 1.5m new homes target? ‘Nonsense’, says shadow housing secretary
The Conservative MP criticised what he sees as a disconnect between political ambition and delivery
Tech
An AI blueprint is the key to using for the thing you hate not the things you love!
AI can deliver efficiency but it is vital that it also delivers effectiveness
Agency
Estate agents remain biggest source of conveyancing referrals
Agent recommendations continue to shape conveyancer choice despite the growth of comparison websites and online reviews
Politics
Agency warns punitive second-home taxes won’t free up housing
Second-home tax won't solve housing crisis, warns agency
Lettings
BTL landlord earnings surge as tenant demand remains strong
Long-term tenants provide landlords with stable, predictable income streams
Agency
One in five landlords don’t trust agents with client money
Questions over client money handling continue to influence landlord confidence in the lettings sector.
Lettings
Propertymark backs tougher landlord registration rules
The trade body calls for greater clarity over the role of letting agents in managing registration requirements