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Agents urged to help shape the future of the property market

The call comes as work begins on the Smart Property Data Trust Framework sandbox

Private housing output falls in latest blow for housebuilding

ONS data shows construction output for private housing across Britain fell 6.3% in the three months to January 2026

Estate agency fees – it’s different where I am

One industry, many fees: The local reality for estate agents

What is currently happening in the UK property market?

UK Property Market continues to perform well as YTD net sales agreed 15% higher than pre-pandemic levels

Mansion tax: The impact so far on the property market

The most significant property measure in the Budget was the introduction of a High Value Council Tax Surcharge, commonly referred to as the Mansion Tax

Sub-4% mortgage deals down to ‘a handful’ – and may not last

Over the past 72 hours, a large chunk of residential mortgage products has vanished, marking the sharpest short-term drop since the 2022 mini-Budget turmoil

Comings & Goings

New faces and key appointments

Well-known franchise expands following acquisition

London area was identified as a strategic location for the group’s next phase of growth

BTL landlords urged to review ownership structures ahead of tax changes

The advice comes as individual portfolio landlords are facing a 2% increase in income tax from April 2027

Surging room rents leave affordability ‘at breaking point’

Flatsharers are getting older as younger people are being priced out of the rental market altogether

Propertymark unveils Scottish and Welsh housing manifestos ahead of elections

Across both manifestos, Propertymark identifies common priorities that it says must be addressed if housing pressures are to ease

Savills publishes full year financial results

The group expects its performance for 2025 to exhibit solid year-on-year growth at least in line with expectations

Upfront information – is Inspector Morse or Ronan Keating correct?

For those not actually involved in the rough-and-tumble that is the home selling process, the concept of having better upfront information through Material Information makes complete sense. But...

Redress scheme flooded with enquiries ahead of Renters’ Rights Act

New rental law drives unprecedented demand dispute resolution

Middle East conflict set to weigh on housing market sentiment

Forward-looking sentiment turns more cautious

Hundreds of mortgage deals pulled as average rate tops 5%

Recent days have been some of the most turbulent in the UK mortgage market since the aftermath of the September 2022 mini-Budget

Estate agents expect AI to transform how buyers find homes

Artificial intelligence has become a major talking point across the property sector

Renters’ Rights Act set to drive increase in ‘expensive’ rental disputes

Tenancy disputes can prove time-consuming and expensive for landlords

UK housing demand rebounds with London leading the charge

Falling mortgage rates at the start of the year gave the market a boost in February

Strong tenant-landlord relationships linked to longer tenancies