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Agents urged to act before Renters’ Rights cut-off – what you need to know
The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 is now available to view and share with tenants
New town locations confirmed by government
Ministers have selected seven locations for new towns to be built across the UK
Check if your area is among the most or least affordable for first-time buyers
New Affordability Report shows that affordability has improved across all regions in Great Britain over the past year
Stamp duty receipts rise 11% in February
Is it time to reform stamp duty to boost activity in the housing market?
Capital gains tax bills surge as HMRC threshold freeze bites
Capital gains tax receipts rose sharply in early 2026
Property auction market hits ‘new benchmarks’ as supply and sales volumes surge
Last year saw a record number of lots offered and sold
Agents stretched as admin demands spill into evenings and weekends
Almost half of UK property managers and letting agents regularly handle admin in the evenings after business hours, and a quarter at weekends, new report shows
Propertymark invites members to join agent advisory board
How does technology fit into your business?
FIA launches new website and member platform
The new platform introduces a wide range of integrated tools designed to support member growth, visibility and efficiency
The top 10 most affordable towns in the UK
Property buyers are becoming increasingly focused on value for money
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
Bad news : YTD Exchanges are 23% behind last year's figures. Good news : Resi Gross sales 3% less than ’25, yet 8.4% higher than ‘24
Whistleblowing lawsuit filed by former property firm boss
Legal battle looms as former boss blows whistle on property firm
Rogue landlords avoid penalties as London councils struggle to collect fines
NRLA warns underfunded council teams risk leaving tenants exposed as Renters’ Rights Act approaches
Mortgage rates can jump ‘with little warning’, borrowers told
Volatile mortgage market leaves borrowers facing rising rates
Tight supply and rising costs shape start of 2026 property market
January’s figures highlight a housing market that is gradually regaining momentum following the festive period
Small landlords’ share of market continues to decline
Landlord market consolidates as small investors retreat
Lettings market shows resilience amid post-Budget tax and legislative changes
New LRG data shows landlords are holding portfolios steady, prioritising tenant affordability, and continuing to invest despite tax and regulatory pressures
eXp UK deal with Nexpad opens mortgage access for 900 agents
Agents may also be able to acquire equity in Nexpad based on referrals and usage
mydeposits and Reposit join forces
The integration enables agents to handle both traditional deposits protected by mydeposits and Reposit’s deposit alternative within the same system