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Buyer choice at 11-year high as asking prices edge up
Housing market activity remains steady, even with ongoing cost‑of‑living pressures and wider global uncertainty
News
Finance
New home registrations down in Q1 2026
Housebuilders face ‘perfect storm’ of rising costs and falling demand, NHBC reports
Events
The Conveyancing Awards 2026: full list of winners revealed
A total of 21 businesses and individuals were recognised across 13 categories
Law
Property sales hit by three-month council search delays
New figures show Local Authority search delays are becoming a growing obstacle to completing property sales
Agency
Estate agents turn to Spicerhaart’s partnership model for flexibility and control
The model is aimed at experienced agents seeking more autonomy
Lettings
Government urged to overhaul landlord tax rules to support affordability
Renters have long felt the squeeze of unaffordable rents
Agency
Estate agency director launches petition for conveyancing reform
Estate agent says he is targeting at least 10,000 signatures "to be taken very seriously".
Law
HMO landlord wins appeal against penalty
Judgment likely to have implications for councils, landlords and property managers involved in HMO enforcement cases
Politics
Andy Burnham seeks to calm markets as Labour leadership speculation grows
The mayor of Greater Manchester has emerged as one of the names being discussed as a possible successor to Sir Keir Starmer
Finance
Home repossessions edge higher but remain below long-term averages
The number of repossessions remains below long-term averages
Lettings
Significant drop in homes sold with tenants in situ
The figures suggest some landlords are becoming more reluctant to purchase properties with existing tenants attached
Agency
Knight Frank agrees partnership with US-based estate agency
The two firms will work together on client referrals and cross-border activity between the US and international markets
Events
Pride in Property returns for 2026
Several leading industry names are supporting the initiative as partners
Politics
EYE NEWSFLASH: Wes Streeting resignation adds fresh instability for housing market
Streeting announced his resignation in a strongly worded letter published online this afternoon
Politics
Ex-housing secretary Angela Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs
Former deputy prime minister settles £40,000 in unpaid stamp duty
Finance
Sharp rise in estate agencies facing financial distress
The real estate sector has been experiencing significant change
Other News
Housing market loses momentum as buyers hold back, says RICS
Sales market activity indicators remain firmly negative