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Estate agency trainer launches ‘pay what it’s worth’ training day

The full-day event for estate agents will covering marketing, video, and customer behaviour

Government pledges £70m to tackle building safety skills shortage

New funding has been announced to address shortages in building safety professions and help build 1.5 million homes

Agents urged to update contracts as new periodic tenancy agreement released

Agents must prepare for a range of key changes

Calls grow for government action as housing market slows

The latest house price index figures show static growth over the last three years

What is currently happening in the UK property market?

Overvaluing drags exchange rates below 54%, but net sales remain broadly stable year to date

First-time buyers hit hardest despite improving housing affordability

For many first-time buyers, the challenge of entering the market still remains significant

Chancellor urges major banks to boost mortgage support

Chancellor convenes major lenders to assess Iran conflict impact on households and SMEs

ALEP seeks clarity on leasehold reform amid act implementation delays

Calls for transparency on ground rents, valuations, and technical issues in the 2024 Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act

Statutory sick pay reforms from April 2026: What employers need to know

What are the key changes?

Homeflow and Alto join forces

The integration is available immediately to mutual clients of Homeflow and Alto

London luxury property market shows ‘renewed confidence’ after years of slowdown

Mortgage rates hit 19-month high amid inflation uncertainty

Some forecasts now suggest inflation could rise again later this year

What complaints are really teaching agents right now

In 2025, complaint enquiries increased by 47%, and that headline could understandably cause concern

Industry reacts to latest house price data

The latest ONS House Price Index shows that the pace of house price growth is moderating

Ambitious firm expands after acquiring long-established letting agency

The deal, the company's first acquisition of 2026, adds over 250 properties to its management portfolio

Comings & Goings

New faces and key appointments

Franchise owners acquire well-established estate agency

The acquisition roughly doubles the size of the business

London lettings market shows early signs of spring recovery

Latest data provided by Foxtons points to a market stabilising rather than accelerating.

Agency continues growth strategy with acquisition

The purchase follows a series of recent portfolio additions

New partnership gives over 900 agents access to e.surv surveys

The partnership comes amid a cautious property market