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Value of UK housing continue upward trend, but rate of increase slows

UK housing value rises, but three-year growth slowest since 2013

HMOs highlighted as key income driver for BTL landlords

Fewer possession cases, longer court delays raise concerns

Ministers are being encouraged to explain when and how reforms will be made

UK housing market faces another period of political uncertainty

With the prime minister’s future is under threat

2026 is shaping up to be a ‘good year to buy’ property

There are still lots of homes for sale, and buying activity isn’t as strong as this time last year

What is currently happening in the UK property market?

UK property market continues to perform well as YTD sales agreed 23% higher than pre-pandemic levels

What sellers can learn from Home Information Packs to speed up property sales

HIPs were introduced in 2007 but scrapped by 2010

Court backlogs deepen even as landlord claims decline

With Section 21 due to be abolished in May 2026, all future possession cases will need to proceed under statutory grounds through the court system

Well-established franchise partner acquires independent estate agency

Estate agency founder Neil Kaye has sold the business ahead of retirement after more than 20 years operating in the local market

Police issue major update in missing estate agent case

The Metropolitan Police is examining the relationship between serial killer Steve Wright

Rightmove upgrades AI tools to improve conversational property search

The latest move further expands Rightmove’s AI options on its platform

Estate agency announces opening of new branch

The business, which employs 18 staff, listed more than £54m of property during 2025

Stolen vehicle smashes into estate agency – second incident in three months

The latest incident follows a similar attack in November 2025

Fewer buy-to-let landlords increased rents last year

Many landlords appear to be adopting a ‘wait and see’ approach ahead of pending Renters’ Rights Act

Mortgage arrears and possessions fall in Q4, says UK Finance

Rightmove – date notification of full year results

The announcement follows a positive trading update issued in November 2025

Could a weak spring housing market push the government back to Help to Buy?

Ministers are understood to be exploring a revived equity loan programme to stimulate Britain’s stagnant housing market

Top UK cities for residential property investment revealed

This year’s rankings show clear diversification in the UK residential landscape

Green shoots emerge as RICS signals tentative housing market recovery

There are early signs that housing market conditions may be improving

Urban estate agents face tougher earnings challenges than rural counterparts

New findings highlight significant regional variation in earning potential for estate agents