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UK room rents flatline as supply growth begins to slow
Average rates barely changed in the year to Q1 2026, according to SpareRoom
London estate agent commissions rank lowest in global study
Earnings per sale place the UK capital significantly below European and US counterparts
Auction market strengthens in March as sales and values rise
The data reflects a broader shift in the role of auctions within the market, says Propertymark
Help to Buy schemes boosted affordability for higher earners, IFS finds
A significant share of first-time buyers were supported but the impact for lower-income households was limited
Property market showing signs of resilience amid mortgage rate rises
Sales agreed down just 2% year-on-year in March, according to Connells Group data
Fast-growing agency enters London market with third acquisition of year
The move follows a period of expansion for the company including funding of £69m
Essex agency expands portfolio by acquiring high-value home specialist
The deal is part of an expansion strategy that involved another local buyout in December 2025
Platform launched to support rent reviews under Renters’ Rights Act
An early adopter programme has opened ahead of a full rollout
International estate agencies extend global reach with new market entries
Brands target high-end residential sales and lettings in Spain, and premium and super-premium segments in India respectively
Propalt launches ChatGPT connector to give agents AI access to data
The integration enables agents to query datasets using natural language
UK construction confidence holds despite geopolitical uncertainty
The residential sector accounted for the largest share of contract awards in March
Charity donations through Deposit Protection Service hit £1m mark
Initiative provides welcome boost to homelessness support organisation St Mungo’s
Knight Frank targets growth with self-employed affiliate estate agency model
Knight Frank says it has identified 36 markets it is looking to expand into
Mortgage deals pulled at fastest rate on record as product choice shrinks
The average shelf-life is now lower than what it was at the start of October 2022, when the ‘mini-Budget’ had an unprecedented impact on mortgage choice
“For sale” boards under scrutiny as agents accused of misuse for branding
Local councils across the country have taken action against estate agents, with many others actively investigating so-called “fly-boarding
Property licensing loophole leaves landlords exposed to hefty fines
Experts warn landlords to exercise extreme caution and seek professional guidance when submitting HMO licence applications
Section 8 overhaul: New rules for selling or moving in (May 2026)
The Renters Rights Act still allows evictions to sell or occupy, but only under strict new conditions
Flipping consigned to history as profits diminish
Flipping market cools as profitability weakens