News Archive

Greater demand for RICS valuations anticipated as 2028 approaches

There is growing pressure on letting agents to shift from passive service providers to strategic advisors, especially in the face of tightening legislation

Agency completes tenth strategic purchase in five years

Falling rates and rising wages ease first-time buyer challenge

New licensing plan could overhaul existing scheme

More than 216,000 rental properties and in excess of 102,000 landlords are registered with the scheme; over 50,000 licences and over 200,000-plus people have attended training

Entries close on 2 January 2026 and successful candidates will start the programme in September 2026

Will hitting landlords with National Insurance further shrink the availability of rental property?

Basic and higher rate tax on property to increase

The OBR has mistakenly revealed that chancellor Rachel Reeves is about to announce a “mansion tax” to homes worth more than £2m in her Budget statement

Could today’s Budget include new stimulus for the housebuilding sector?

Imposters often outperform

Trust is earned. And trust is what converts

The deal broadens Eddisons’ auction coverage and brings new members of staff into the business, including directors Toby Limbrick, Stuart Elliott and Guy Charrison

Independent agency has now completed seven purchases in three-and-a-half years

Snippets of industry news: Savills announces director appointment; Peter McCosh joins Harding Green; Landmark appoints group business development and relationships director

Friends turn business partners with new estate agency launch

The new partnership follows a pilot with RAN member Michael Poole Estate Agents

Purchasers will be able to gain access to bridging finance that can cover both the acquisition price and any refurbishment costs

Estate agency jobs likely to disappear before Christmas