Lettings
Private rental market remains uneven across the UK
February’s data reflects a more varied rental landscape than we saw earlier in the winter
News
Acquisitions
EYE NEWS UPDATE: Connells Group agrees major deal with OnTheMarket
The signing will bring almost 100,000 properties to the platform
Agency
Will Purplebricks go fee-free again as Bruce brothers return to the business?
Michael Bruce is reportedly returning to Purplebricks as chief executive
Law
A legal guide to landlords regaining possession of their property
On 1 May 2026 the RRA will abolish ASTs and, by extension, section 21 notices
Finance
UK mortgage rates rise as Middle East conflict drives up borrowing costs
The very recent rise in mortgage rates could hit the nearly one million households coming off ultra-low five-year fixed deals this year
Agency
KW Plus expands with sharp rise in agent sign-ups
Estate agent Keller Williams Plus (KW Plus) now has more than 230 associates across the UK, after a record-breaking year.
People
UK property sector gender pay gap continues to widen
Addressing the gender pay gap requires genuine commitment from across the industry, says estate agency boss
Finance
Property buyers face a rapidly changing and ‘more complicated’ market
A prolonged conflict in the Middle East would dampen sentiment and delay rate cuts due to rising inflation, which would put downwards pressure on prices
Finance
Landlords facing £26bn ‘green tax’ to meet government’s energy targets
The drive towards more energy-efficient homes involves a massive financial burden for landlords
Agency
EYE NEWSFLASH: Bruce brothers back in the game with surprise Purplebricks return
The Bruce brothers return to the company they founded
Other News
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
UK residential sales still 19% below pre-Covid levels year to date
People
Reflecting on nearly four decades of female leadership in property
Sarah Rushbrook, is the founder of property management specialist Rushbrook & Rathbone
Agency
Estate agency job ads top UK rankings for widest salary ranges
Estate agency job adverts lead UK rankings for widest salary ranges, analysis of 9,600 listings finds
Lettings
Concerns raised over councils failing to crack down on rogue landlords
New data shows local authorities collected just a quarter of the total fines issued to landlords over the past two years
Finance
Property giant launches £52m share buyback as profits fall sharply
The housebuilder confirmed that the buyback programme will run until 30 June 2026
Agency
More than 450 property professionals attend Women in Estate Agency event
The event was billed as “Not a Conference”, a title organisers say reflects feedback from previous attendees and the format of the day
Other News
Average UK house price passes £300,000 for the first time
Regional differences in house price performance have become more pronounced, with a clear divide between the northern and southern parts of the UK
Finance
Mortgage advisers feel more positive about their businesses
Broker confidence in their own businesses remains robust